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 6663554 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 48679076 epoch_slot_no: 122276 block_no: 6663377 slot_leader_id: 5835182 size: 72332 time: 2021-12-23 07:42:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd00135e0c9df6edf3590c1294f8328d80181eb5c8047ca88a47ef000bda97e7Block Operator
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