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 6662396 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 48654772 epoch_slot_no: 97972 block_no: 6662219 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 4108 time: 2021-12-23 00:57:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc58a7ba8ef5ce243a4b45a3d86671d4acae3c1cd19d43638d5a1b5c96b7b2b3Block Operator
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