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 6666603 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 48742310 epoch_slot_no: 185510 block_no: 6666426 slot_leader_id: 5138586 size: 72317 time: 2021-12-24 01:16:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed2778d3b080e54df9e9444779fc5ee6a96c6fbd16851bacbae8d894c8c1142cBlock Operator
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