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 6668244 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 48778399 epoch_slot_no: 221599 block_no: 6668067 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 17947 time: 2021-12-24 11:18:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea5a729d678c8ec4c248febaeaea1793153139b77193319b33d8ced915d221f3Block Operator
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