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 6670801 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 48830639 epoch_slot_no: 273839 block_no: 6670624 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 6048 time: 2021-12-25 01:48:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b35a2db0712d94ef6cb99513036b24777429a5002bd5c96e084f80d1b948f7aBlock Operator
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