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 6668501 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 48783540 epoch_slot_no: 226740 block_no: 6668324 slot_leader_id: 5596852 size: 23846 time: 2021-12-24 12:43:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb0f3bfe04ac564a987d37229a94b390fbe40e08e28df63a35436c0696392210Block Operator
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