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 6666878 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 48748759 epoch_slot_no: 191959 block_no: 6666701 slot_leader_id: 4682991 size: 31585 time: 2021-12-24 03:04:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5555d9ffb81914fb145aaa7e56a37252a603f3b924d002a1c8ec158e7e67ac07Block Operator
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