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 6666347 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 48736759 epoch_slot_no: 179959 block_no: 6666170 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 16515 time: 2021-12-23 23:44:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c773a6f610620af27e202e56527ffa9e129de635c2b13db374db54b75f74e5eBlock Operator
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