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 6674484 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 48905501 epoch_slot_no: 348701 block_no: 6674307 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 37317 time: 2021-12-25 22:36:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf13f3510817cfa92207b2079797891b9a103be9362f37c55f8a94465800c80e7Block Operator
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