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 6661603 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 48638108 epoch_slot_no: 81308 block_no: 6661426 slot_leader_id: 5642411 size: 72450 time: 2021-12-22 20:19:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca7112294da8d17f3a995be2c31fcd33828d021c96a3d51a773b9280f632a2bbBlock Operator
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