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 6663542 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 48678764 epoch_slot_no: 121964 block_no: 6663365 slot_leader_id: 5242693 size: 72427 time: 2021-12-23 07:37:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09143159da7191ed764290cf0a2f862768ea90c1ec24c2d0d78f9919ba6f8818Block Operator
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