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 6668561 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 48784894 epoch_slot_no: 228094 block_no: 6668384 slot_leader_id: 4991283 size: 43474 time: 2021-12-24 13:06:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabc64c1faac2fcc321d49b8c6cd0dfde575c2956818f645fac3215229e0e9eeaBlock Operator
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