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 6665381 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 48717772 epoch_slot_no: 160972 block_no: 6665204 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 43637 time: 2021-12-23 18:27:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25e247f478d6802f1e8d8c51fa4e2217e8aab197597ba594e6f926fa77540d0bBlock Operator
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