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 6662130 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 74 slot_no: 48649213 epoch_slot_no: 92413 block_no: 6661953 slot_leader_id: 4588152 size: 72223 time: 2021-12-22 23:25:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a57306a18f40c20ff999e458ec1792254434e1481535040ee072dc4e20e987aBlock Operator
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