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 6667651 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 48765699 epoch_slot_no: 208899 block_no: 6667474 slot_leader_id: 6096969 size: 18333 time: 2021-12-24 07:46:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x190b3616d8c2d30d8aa6772c1fb95a3d27a9ec4a0e8c7c603e69dff5f1bb9c25Block Operator
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