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 6673285 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 48882163 epoch_slot_no: 325363 block_no: 6673108 slot_leader_id: 4719220 size: 35051 time: 2021-12-25 16:07:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b9c24d2de37b8b56c929c0f2f59b4d3dafa6f81ee5d340629243a99dfd24f01Block Operator
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