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 6666858 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 48748405 epoch_slot_no: 191605 block_no: 6666681 slot_leader_id: 5586083 size: 20943 time: 2021-12-24 02:58:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x509b45f062bb5b2da4c8ffad8350b6bd7875cda4e018c9011066eb2c45d2c2beBlock Operator
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