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 6661371 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 48633266 epoch_slot_no: 76466 block_no: 6661194 slot_leader_id: 5533634 size: 12896 time: 2021-12-22 18:59:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdffadfbc5493ecf9ea1f58e880b0c9ec84c761dbabd6fd4ecbde8f282fcfd338Block Operator
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