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 6655567 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 48514752 epoch_slot_no: 389952 block_no: 6655390 slot_leader_id: 6469447 size: 35079 time: 2021-12-21 10:04:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f3a58c1053ea55ae36cb09bd4f40bc4b04616707ff5403d62d1052c03cb45c3Block Operator
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