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 6665862 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 48726944 epoch_slot_no: 170144 block_no: 6665685 slot_leader_id: 4597776 size: 46950 time: 2021-12-23 21:00:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fbdd0334730cdc951b3f4350eca6c07e7e69ca08fd48484f06da0dab9a9b4f3Block Operator
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