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 6662522 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 48657386 epoch_slot_no: 100586 block_no: 6662345 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 50042 time: 2021-12-23 01:41:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa3a0fcaafa3a22149f144465b6c1fb6c02cc41f929848e4f045903ccff4185aBlock Operator
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