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 6666583 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 48741853 epoch_slot_no: 185053 block_no: 6666406 slot_leader_id: 6107026 size: 19346 time: 2021-12-24 01:09:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x342a8705061efcf4aa527dc1922c1a5e46481e64d8c11db165f7b3a0e9955de1Block Operator
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