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 6666543 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 48741093 epoch_slot_no: 184293 block_no: 6666366 slot_leader_id: 5959284 size: 12211 time: 2021-12-24 00:56:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80b57d85a8750789a3a8b5902647a5d566f79b666b0524c7f82d688f97d3e6ceBlock Operator
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