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 6665525 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 48720062 epoch_slot_no: 163262 block_no: 6665348 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 61797 time: 2021-12-23 19:05:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3462c03e4cc1395aaa7eaef40375f6cda2ea34d1fefe6444de24d8f884290bc8Block Operator
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