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 6669980 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 48813760 epoch_slot_no: 256960 block_no: 6669803 slot_leader_id: 4558149 size: 6511 time: 2021-12-24 21:07:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc7df1ba1215a072eaaebfa1f3c548e4961b2fe6568f241b7d3de00be0530fd0Block Operator
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