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 6666117 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 48731833 epoch_slot_no: 175033 block_no: 6665940 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 29691 time: 2021-12-23 22:22:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b22f9d2b2c0b07d8df02428a2b731e4bbe5d195c77698d5a9c2f2a210fdbed7Block Operator
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