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 6663971 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 48688293 epoch_slot_no: 131493 block_no: 6663794 slot_leader_id: 5575233 size: 42118 time: 2021-12-23 10:16:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13b00ae819baa0501e4a92ed6fd88c5765cccadf89b60b9e1dec708901cd27d7Block Operator
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