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 6662227 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 48651390 epoch_slot_no: 94590 block_no: 6662050 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 64009 time: 2021-12-23 00:01:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d29b2578cdb8183e4cfe1a45bc6284773e5ca98073da2f092574d7350ea113aBlock Operator
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