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 6670946 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 48833731 epoch_slot_no: 276931 block_no: 6670769 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 906 time: 2021-12-25 02:40:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c751e66849261d091d551322697a1e1a59a46fd4fc08a89e854fdfec58866bcBlock Operator
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