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 6670924 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 48833090 epoch_slot_no: 276290 block_no: 6670747 slot_leader_id: 4837242 size: 9794 time: 2021-12-25 02:29:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ccc653a53a19d0487b5a4f6aea722fb0a1deee478898eb00464abfeb7436ba6Block Operator
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