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 6663740 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 48682957 epoch_slot_no: 126157 block_no: 6663563 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 62996 time: 2021-12-23 08:47:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea7bcc5e55fc5bd3fa1f906eac4b5cbc65bdaf4b7a1f8813a4b2dbae3fc273ccBlock Operator
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