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 6669565 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 48805262 epoch_slot_no: 248462 block_no: 6669388 slot_leader_id: 6607377 size: 11615 time: 2021-12-24 18:45:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96c07bb29aa7e9622233c07566ba610c3933088cb18954a281a0bb85cae77bd2Block Operator
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