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 6655244 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 48508127 epoch_slot_no: 383327 block_no: 6655067 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 7894 time: 2021-12-21 08:13:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf9c6ae686737a8a193cb3ecc0cff8c56b1b714b1982d7263fd1dcf4a6fd55a4Block Operator
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