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 6665240 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 48715011 epoch_slot_no: 158211 block_no: 6665063 slot_leader_id: 4577075 size: 36808 time: 2021-12-23 17:41:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1b7522685ac567a1d54fdc890d270e99822166ec98c1aed15b349572e57c19dBlock Operator
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