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 6660237 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 48610736 epoch_slot_no: 53936 block_no: 6660060 slot_leader_id: 6245983 size: 8445 time: 2021-12-22 12:43:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5cef97927368eb8fe48bbd369799859c45c7019a258afa42166d7e7f5189a9eBlock Operator
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