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 6660594 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 48617659 epoch_slot_no: 60859 block_no: 6660417 slot_leader_id: 4556141 size: 29104 time: 2021-12-22 14:39:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x012a60eb1c1632097139d0b3243a7f6d267d600426f75d3c4f175ed8bc011d59Block Operator
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