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 6664354 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 48696217 epoch_slot_no: 139417 block_no: 6664177 slot_leader_id: 4570972 size: 24876 time: 2021-12-23 12:28:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c6d78949c7f3c036190659f1d344ad678158906fe7ed5b02980b9c3e48d2c99Block Operator
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