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 6668217 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 48777662 epoch_slot_no: 220862 block_no: 6668040 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 4310 time: 2021-12-24 11:05:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4a336033649ef888ec5d2b106f33201ad2ac3469b149c830a309d71e50055ffBlock Operator
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