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 6668765 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 48789094 epoch_slot_no: 232294 block_no: 6668588 slot_leader_id: 5086951 size: 41416 time: 2021-12-24 14:16:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b393115c8ad2c65f4b8e194bca1bd9cf2a59859015ffb3b27da528870540839Block Operator
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