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 6673498 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 48886614 epoch_slot_no: 329814 block_no: 6673321 slot_leader_id: 4875135 size: 24152 time: 2021-12-25 17:21:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56135f1ebee0a12060f18ceac9758ba9c0c9f5f22c3d283dc9ea2dfcba8118ffBlock Operator
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