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 6665028 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 48710750 epoch_slot_no: 153950 block_no: 6664851 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 40589 time: 2021-12-23 16:30:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x528cc8fdf547b866b655876ea91eb9a9129a6b6fe969883212f0e37535016b4dBlock Operator
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