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 6664559 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 48700769 epoch_slot_no: 143969 block_no: 6664382 slot_leader_id: 5995016 size: 41705 time: 2021-12-23 13:44:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cce3ab348ca3d01576eadcab055a8445573d1b6d6244a94e07b9282c9b540d3Block Operator
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