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 6668287 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 48779242 epoch_slot_no: 222442 block_no: 6668110 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 5834 time: 2021-12-24 11:32:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa850bacd817d015361359ccc52b3e7e89b7a2d4f443865b1264c24e8d0c86d17Block Operator
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