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 6668826 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 48790316 epoch_slot_no: 233516 block_no: 6668649 slot_leader_id: 6427061 size: 23960 time: 2021-12-24 14:36:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x092c606d174e721595eb99a3e87701894e0818e5a838041d78f1a2859fbff637Block Operator
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