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 6661858 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 71 slot_no: 48643471 epoch_slot_no: 86671 block_no: 6661681 slot_leader_id: 6038793 size: 72211 time: 2021-12-22 21:49:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f81fd29fb98a1b9b267d14bd2cbff12dd9b47e376e1d928dbdfa93dd03f8c0eBlock Operator
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