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 6666850 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 48748270 epoch_slot_no: 191470 block_no: 6666673 slot_leader_id: 6298193 size: 21956 time: 2021-12-24 02:56:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63890cf7042dd60d55c5e064779f66af6315033ce3aeba2329227ee3b050d5c3Block Operator
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