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 6664638 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 76 slot_no: 48702862 epoch_slot_no: 146062 block_no: 6664461 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 70939 time: 2021-12-23 14:19:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e28aee5eb903768a4151642a47aeb43cc63c4b775af1f54c1f2e5c8693814b4Block Operator
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