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 6660359 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 48613185 epoch_slot_no: 56385 block_no: 6660182 slot_leader_id: 5900132 size: 38178 time: 2021-12-22 13:24:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7746f368f8842c5ddd63b680c3bbb12b8482b2d8452952deaa3b936c82da6080Block Operator
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