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 6662573 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 48658106 epoch_slot_no: 101306 block_no: 6662396 slot_leader_id: 4682766 size: 32945 time: 2021-12-23 01:53:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7833cf040c2b1e6eb7be84b40fc04d9b13c16a510e3190becc38a5b8dc19989Block Operator
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