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 6667578 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 48763962 epoch_slot_no: 207162 block_no: 6667401 slot_leader_id: 5559084 size: 18298 time: 2021-12-24 07:17:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fc15d3e7a932e095e4f897aa722477b26d444a01b40fce3b9100d495e23ea2bBlock Operator
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