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 6662258 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 48651914 epoch_slot_no: 95114 block_no: 6662081 slot_leader_id: 4981199 size: 26690 time: 2021-12-23 00:10:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x446b92a3515be982c8cd2fcaa736b735eed918c6335574105f004a7d2d19566fBlock Operator
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