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 6666961 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 48750409 epoch_slot_no: 193609 block_no: 6666784 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 15573 time: 2021-12-24 03:31:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x810dc272496a07bc218610fea2a9ebf8ebba053dd6a438b2a003d2c0a3b41fe3Block Operator
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