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 6656031 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 48524298 epoch_slot_no: 399498 block_no: 6655854 slot_leader_id: 4605634 size: 51425 time: 2021-12-21 12:43:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69c21476374207505f03b272f58218bc4f8f55fd89c3737e426d6972dc0cb35aBlock Operator
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