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 6660813 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 48621979 epoch_slot_no: 65179 block_no: 6660636 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 19387 time: 2021-12-22 15:51:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88a69363ce99fede4bef1a186e3c26133351e5aa86e44a3467fb5d9801636a10Block Operator
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