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 6660995 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 48625873 epoch_slot_no: 69073 block_no: 6660818 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 39782 time: 2021-12-22 16:56:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe6663176800a493e72f8f8f3ba18ee247df9182b72b0b5415b9d1ab88a68675Block Operator
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