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 6670496 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 48824361 epoch_slot_no: 267561 block_no: 6670319 slot_leader_id: 6392807 size: 67851 time: 2021-12-25 00:04:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf88dda527f1919b50361c3a4b6fa81f5f2b779b9033572c675679172abaf960Block Operator
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