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 6662642 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 48659488 epoch_slot_no: 102688 block_no: 6662465 slot_leader_id: 4982656 size: 13527 time: 2021-12-23 02:16:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ef280c7181a2cded57dda083c13ceb6cb6ef45ad4096ed30d92c46e4905e6faBlock Operator
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