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 6660810 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 80 slot_no: 48621951 epoch_slot_no: 65151 block_no: 6660633 slot_leader_id: 4744989 size: 72063 time: 2021-12-22 15:50:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18f60998164d9a8985eae5a9fd3589eda1274e3f8404e42788e71466fe9a22bcBlock Operator
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