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 6669157 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 48796818 epoch_slot_no: 240018 block_no: 6668980 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 16946 time: 2021-12-24 16:25:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x421c022adfac8a4bb37358555688e9ddf810219ad3f6f2147cf1cc8d325d1e3cBlock Operator
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