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 6668426 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 48782157 epoch_slot_no: 225357 block_no: 6668249 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 45951 time: 2021-12-24 12:20:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b40ffeb3fa26c3670a338596fae69084ca0c7ce47efa08f517e940d1a2f292fBlock Operator
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