A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6660122 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 48608416 epoch_slot_no: 51616 block_no: 6659945 slot_leader_id: 4801516 size: 20156 time: 2021-12-22 12:05:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x472bc1cf68388d4df07fe45f6c6ae9620a49dc06f1ca78a05c64d6aa337d9fcdBlock Operator
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