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 6665683 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 48723095 epoch_slot_no: 166295 block_no: 6665506 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 27780 time: 2021-12-23 19:56:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbac929bc969d74985349f2810badfe6af0b4f289f3704d9a348abe5c39a8aa82Block Operator
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