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 6670458 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 48823479 epoch_slot_no: 266679 block_no: 6670281 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 4377 time: 2021-12-24 23:49:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c5c0666f30b2c0232bc8781674dc184ad8edcd54d2181a9c239c8c4a3e3239aBlock Operator
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