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 6669495 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 48804022 epoch_slot_no: 247222 block_no: 6669318 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 6738 time: 2021-12-24 18:25:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf59a181ef3b91bcf787b4fd30be65e5ad72898488e7eda724fddcf9bb49d760eBlock Operator
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