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 6669140 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 48796462 epoch_slot_no: 239662 block_no: 6668963 slot_leader_id: 5873516 size: 13895 time: 2021-12-24 16:19:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb24f125d81fa987410bb0a41dc751f36eef2d594e70c55d3395b1c3f541bc04eBlock Operator
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