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 6665158 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 48713405 epoch_slot_no: 156605 block_no: 6664981 slot_leader_id: 6405817 size: 67706 time: 2021-12-23 17:14:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe47084f2789d39fce2a1d5627c4539200b2d1dfac035e06267f874af9fc350fcBlock Operator
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