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 6661738 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 48641092 epoch_slot_no: 84292 block_no: 6661561 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 71555 time: 2021-12-22 21:09:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50f6f56d77cc4222de609ffd33ec4d46855acae9cf375176fe0d71c80e984060Block Operator
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