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 6660295 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 48611915 epoch_slot_no: 55115 block_no: 6660118 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 36297 time: 2021-12-22 13:03:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a22d0f13690b954afa94f4a53ea4ea9e3c3ce361a3affb5e7b42ebe94e33db2Block Operator
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