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 6660968 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 48625416 epoch_slot_no: 68616 block_no: 6660791 slot_leader_id: 6489664 size: 8045 time: 2021-12-22 16:48:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c6a6bdabe1ad57965709761eff09a34c92134a000cd4b23801439c183bde170Block Operator
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