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 6661285 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 88 slot_no: 48631551 epoch_slot_no: 74751 block_no: 6661108 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 69636 time: 2021-12-22 18:30:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x742c4c7386e2b529049f5d3756cbd2cf60659112912136d147ed83adde3f5f28Block Operator
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