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 6655546 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 48514359 epoch_slot_no: 389559 block_no: 6655369 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 13889 time: 2021-12-21 09:57:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5ea5d270a98e60796f7c393da0b91e57bee0fd82c86ef3080691c4d01a988f9Block Operator
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