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 6661242 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 71 slot_no: 48630826 epoch_slot_no: 74026 block_no: 6661065 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 67486 time: 2021-12-22 18:18:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf37dc28f171ede49974ae1afdea30c89e0f1fcd09ed0e76e030477d94cf75709Block Operator
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