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 6655731 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 48517771 epoch_slot_no: 392971 block_no: 6655554 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 25138 time: 2021-12-21 10:54:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0197db5a85e278be6f256b48628c62c96275b2ce16d22202bd1b633f6b9aac03Block Operator
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