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 6674149 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 48898802 epoch_slot_no: 342002 block_no: 6673972 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 15454 time: 2021-12-25 20:44:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c68aefdb6b2e20baad16c8c6de73b3984555b04048c739ccdd1e12fdbdaba57Block Operator
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