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 6664898 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 48708147 epoch_slot_no: 151347 block_no: 6664721 slot_leader_id: 6392373 size: 19275 time: 2021-12-23 15:47:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63e4b1e699cfc8b0fe205151df419a2efedb86c1a6497c7f8afed0374b54459cBlock Operator
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