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 6656163 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 48527417 epoch_slot_no: 402617 block_no: 6655986 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 38956 time: 2021-12-21 13:35:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c2041e03c8305582a104e14741e50a86db3d5752af752c6013f2af7e266160bBlock Operator
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