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 6670420 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 48822582 epoch_slot_no: 265782 block_no: 6670243 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 16818 time: 2021-12-24 23:34:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdafb5b5f3f314db22c691824a906b47f594b935a127890256932853650ceb9c1Block Operator
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