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 6660291 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 48611833 epoch_slot_no: 55033 block_no: 6660114 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 14009 time: 2021-12-22 13:02:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8712024c1241f3091cb62f8c24184e08e9f70519b6fed0b5cadf9c458ccb7e2fBlock Operator
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