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 6669350 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 48800794 epoch_slot_no: 243994 block_no: 6669173 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 18974 time: 2021-12-24 17:31:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41c4cda792603ea47d42091a5e29993d24ff92b4ea07691ff3b60b2ae2e30e3aBlock Operator
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