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 6655170 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 48506647 epoch_slot_no: 381847 block_no: 6654993 slot_leader_id: 5951088 size: 8154 time: 2021-12-21 07:48:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce055b72812edcce0863bec1c8bbbdac623832c07f55d8035d4ffeffd2b01d4aBlock Operator
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