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 6666302 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 48735897 epoch_slot_no: 179097 block_no: 6666125 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 24474 time: 2021-12-23 23:29:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f9916a4abcacf80e113a80bcbd4f3f711e3f5d7c9a948625cbd74918ee938d9Block Operator
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