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 6670689 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 48828340 epoch_slot_no: 271540 block_no: 6670512 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 12887 time: 2021-12-25 01:10:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3baa33b404b1475392e157a8fc90065f82b79093c80527226485466c477f9c23Block Operator
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