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 6660432 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 48614821 epoch_slot_no: 58021 block_no: 6660255 slot_leader_id: 6193639 size: 33447 time: 2021-12-22 13:51:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf726717e72aadd89b9c7916099674fe9148f161708f583c199db4f9783e6d24fBlock Operator
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