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 6670645 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 48827300 epoch_slot_no: 270500 block_no: 6670468 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 9363 time: 2021-12-25 00:53:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf656d89bbe23728c7c992a5724169c9199342112cfd6ee25c3313f3e7f78d0fdBlock Operator
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