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 6672580 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 48867671 epoch_slot_no: 310871 block_no: 6672403 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 13811 time: 2021-12-25 12:06:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa12982b2a98ebede659da868d4c526916658cfbdad8167b5a3799f4d60aae73eBlock Operator
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