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 6661583 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 48637640 epoch_slot_no: 80840 block_no: 6661406 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 72466 time: 2021-12-22 20:12:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ae19f039f2cd02f6413a864c8f26746982fbf719f3740aa64cdc7848bd62f16Block Operator
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