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 6669428 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 48802357 epoch_slot_no: 245557 block_no: 6669251 slot_leader_id: 5491654 size: 2091 time: 2021-12-24 17:57:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x706c9ea69dbc3bf334f05be1daac45439021887b433d45bb760421429cbf9c4dBlock Operator
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