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 6670175 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 48817826 epoch_slot_no: 261026 block_no: 6669998 slot_leader_id: 5723341 size: 5815 time: 2021-12-24 22:15:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec8e6efeaec0340186ff8b486d24a0542c7d1bff49b878e5486fa5fd4c435e3eBlock Operator
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