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 6662018 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 48646967 epoch_slot_no: 90167 block_no: 6661841 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 72412 time: 2021-12-22 22:47:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaacb1333474a0c20f721de16bf43115deeb3d0de4e5bcebb45b24b65614b9a0cBlock Operator
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