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 6662342 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 48653676 epoch_slot_no: 96876 block_no: 6662165 slot_leader_id: 5585940 size: 68860 time: 2021-12-23 00:39:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x458c0bea5bc816264a8cdcdcab07fec1b6a0a1928e9bcde82f2279c6483bf4d7Block Operator
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