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 6669523 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 48804576 epoch_slot_no: 247776 block_no: 6669346 slot_leader_id: 5642411 size: 25520 time: 2021-12-24 18:34:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0621ac7a2dd12d875b9533cc90a39f9ba54e8755ff8547e9b9aa087b4a49e123Block Operator
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