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 6663343 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 48674350 epoch_slot_no: 117550 block_no: 6663166 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 34364 time: 2021-12-23 06:24:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc75c891975a2638b2199786c03b4f7658d5568814eef737daf4f205d9da9b42Block Operator
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