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 6656239 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 48528818 epoch_slot_no: 404018 block_no: 6656062 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 43975 time: 2021-12-21 13:58:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24d925da5619c27160925dac0cac79bc32a8b4b17a3c2e1be117b3c1a1ca9f80Block Operator
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