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 6673558 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 83 slot_no: 48887814 epoch_slot_no: 331014 block_no: 6673381 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 72048 time: 2021-12-25 17:41:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x825cdbf48e3c8eb22013f9cb0b5d88a7df40ad35a74c4ca25f733dc1edf40f23Block Operator
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