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 6664646 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 48703004 epoch_slot_no: 146204 block_no: 6664469 slot_leader_id: 5046163 size: 22801 time: 2021-12-23 14:21:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f76688d4d2b4b91daf7fd05d0c4a3e595734bf4decfeea502ed8481855f2bf1Block Operator
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