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 6661811 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 48642635 epoch_slot_no: 85835 block_no: 6661634 slot_leader_id: 5959284 size: 72155 time: 2021-12-22 21:35:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fcd5877198d81ff93a9fcb0189c97f9a7bafbe0f8f487d1ee4115424355b36eBlock Operator
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