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 6667282 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 48757397 epoch_slot_no: 200597 block_no: 6667105 slot_leader_id: 5352761 size: 5961 time: 2021-12-24 05:28:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e97e089222e798d8951610cd69ad9f5316c425afb99c0bbd96c3a316e997d98Block Operator
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