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 6660133 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 48608666 epoch_slot_no: 51866 block_no: 6659956 slot_leader_id: 4614591 size: 61054 time: 2021-12-22 12:09:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ef71f9d1215534b43a7124af9b065860d451ecfeee3c2ff6775a2b9e3b7edabBlock Operator
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