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 6662422 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 48655529 epoch_slot_no: 98729 block_no: 6662245 slot_leader_id: 4698595 size: 72325 time: 2021-12-23 01:10:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x924d96df5f5b1b70995622367e5886e33d8309e8505f38375e817db8350c6cb9Block Operator
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