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 6668258 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 48778692 epoch_slot_no: 221892 block_no: 6668081 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 22458 time: 2021-12-24 11:23:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29e8c9ef3eb9d04b3a02f1c40d73439b836f26e41aec19d1f3ac7f94e369b378Block Operator
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