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 6660748 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 48620660 epoch_slot_no: 63860 block_no: 6660571 slot_leader_id: 5178031 size: 63214 time: 2021-12-22 15:29:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c53bb28afa14ea405136bec51363820bab232f00a68c9d91c2cd689b7485a31Block Operator
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