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 6656118 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 48526293 epoch_slot_no: 401493 block_no: 6655941 slot_leader_id: 6616679 size: 53722 time: 2021-12-21 13:16:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6af236db2e3975e746bbf76736343cc2b3d0ab04a6aa7e311ba5468918292425Block Operator
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