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 6668486 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 48783198 epoch_slot_no: 226398 block_no: 6668309 slot_leader_id: 4981199 size: 27434 time: 2021-12-24 12:38:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd0e9633f74308d8b3a5df4210f1c3f47acdd216c3b2cff5685f58e8fde0dd9cBlock Operator
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