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 6667258 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 48756942 epoch_slot_no: 200142 block_no: 6667081 slot_leader_id: 5951789 size: 17711 time: 2021-12-24 05:20:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2787e05e1b73591cf5a8c670e2e728fb951e1e159af8f85f3ac0e8e9c9b953d3Block Operator
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