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 6668956 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 48792765 epoch_slot_no: 235965 block_no: 6668779 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 45515 time: 2021-12-24 15:17:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe16e6e7e1c8f443337a4b76647fc73922e47719cc9fe1970f307608e9d5e7558Block Operator
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