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 6666554 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 48741266 epoch_slot_no: 184466 block_no: 6666377 slot_leader_id: 5324560 size: 34741 time: 2021-12-24 00:59:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04eb7f1719242716ed1bf1e48b194b39966b48b882512b4a4b5a678800cc4493Block Operator
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