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 6669466 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 48803506 epoch_slot_no: 246706 block_no: 6669289 slot_leader_id: 4572201 size: 32324 time: 2021-12-24 18:16:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ad8f7444f3e56e5de6b5ae0b2086c976099e900f29367b19005b4bbc849a8a9Block Operator
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