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 6666433 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 48738617 epoch_slot_no: 181817 block_no: 6666256 slot_leader_id: 4735070 size: 23442 time: 2021-12-24 00:15:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf711798a9b301f86b76fae2c1f0fcfdba164f0944917e79dfdcf6000da3c9b3Block Operator
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