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 6664476 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 48698899 epoch_slot_no: 142099 block_no: 6664299 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 45800 time: 2021-12-23 13:13:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x161ae85392f4866ca0dd30969b4e8216dc84896d3a5151e37e5f2f848fb1741eBlock Operator
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