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 6655969 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 48522852 epoch_slot_no: 398052 block_no: 6655792 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 4638 time: 2021-12-21 12:19:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x690fa7e5894c271c3a41c6c6a857e2195ea894c20076bf208e6540562f726e7dBlock Operator
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