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 6668248 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 48778488 epoch_slot_no: 221688 block_no: 6668071 slot_leader_id: 5395836 size: 10027 time: 2021-12-24 11:19:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4308088d45a729943fe628f70d78a867dcf94c0745333c1fb49a3308a626ab51Block Operator
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