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 6667790 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 48768661 epoch_slot_no: 211861 block_no: 6667613 slot_leader_id: 5252047 size: 46606 time: 2021-12-24 08:35:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd368c7dd42d78581a50d7ed9b5ba17bffef60aa7ad0310c2974f7a526cb1e16Block Operator
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