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 6665861 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 48726920 epoch_slot_no: 170120 block_no: 6665684 slot_leader_id: 5046943 size: 17702 time: 2021-12-23 21:00:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecf0d9135a0a401f7eb4e14235b2b0765e51106e4beb26cd8984d57b42dd1fecBlock Operator
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