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 6669389 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 48801467 epoch_slot_no: 244667 block_no: 6669212 slot_leader_id: 4628466 size: 31559 time: 2021-12-24 17:42:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6aa58c7091db28cc981c7880f751e1a1030dbaec543c53e4fe6295bb9562f9bBlock Operator
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