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 6661515 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 48636327 epoch_slot_no: 79527 block_no: 6661338 slot_leader_id: 6345577 size: 72378 time: 2021-12-22 19:50:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2b1d9b58c11bb1600e46c1606be77b10e3c64165c158f1dfa85baeca071caf6Block Operator
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