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 6660705 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 48619756 epoch_slot_no: 62956 block_no: 6660528 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 22441 time: 2021-12-22 15:14:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41e6c9633f5e56d1220d464c54a073fe566de605fcf86ad99e64c2551dc84385Block Operator
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