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 6660409 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 48614224 epoch_slot_no: 57424 block_no: 6660232 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 33898 time: 2021-12-22 13:41:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d77865aae0ac95531de07eac65147d92f53a3e858885e69ceb1f36f49ca1ca9Block Operator
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