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 6662333 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 48653521 epoch_slot_no: 96721 block_no: 6662156 slot_leader_id: 4690935 size: 48739 time: 2021-12-23 00:36:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34b7b710739bea7c72215e2098f37253a40b8374397974a381e73da1c878ab96Block Operator
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