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 6668395 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 48781518 epoch_slot_no: 224718 block_no: 6668218 slot_leader_id: 4561262 size: 66519 time: 2021-12-24 12:10:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bd7363432b7009ec6e74ef24f5122e98a8be96eceb30952534f6b2a27915da2Block Operator
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