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 6664539 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 48700196 epoch_slot_no: 143396 block_no: 6664362 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 8678 time: 2021-12-23 13:34:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ed6f1988faa079a46d6ab4ed362bb64b97bc3ad186e4a1d2c3fe4ee3fd3f3b4Block Operator
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