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 6662489 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 48656863 epoch_slot_no: 100063 block_no: 6662312 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 26366 time: 2021-12-23 01:32:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a236d2b6f0c9f5b751a9fa23429411e7e2e2e92953ca7ee8f99e67259a4c361Block Operator
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