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 6663062 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 48668214 epoch_slot_no: 111414 block_no: 6662885 slot_leader_id: 5959284 size: 37422 time: 2021-12-23 04:41:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72f0c93ed52f0adb2cdb98261211a1b6a0b0449aa3c16ccc4e415c226b1e7649Block Operator
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