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 6663314 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 48673866 epoch_slot_no: 117066 block_no: 6663137 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 34019 time: 2021-12-23 06:15:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe7ead483fc3d5f5d0c920aa7dbcb733d3118445403ca363b02bfc45c8a983c9Block Operator
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