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 6670616 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 48826705 epoch_slot_no: 269905 block_no: 6670439 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 4930 time: 2021-12-25 00:43:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45780cd9a8f82289ec441558ded56742500886d26cf7051c9aa19c157c82442eBlock Operator
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