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 6656263 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 48529242 epoch_slot_no: 404442 block_no: 6656086 slot_leader_id: 6282197 size: 70827 time: 2021-12-21 14:05:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb680bf48d4e1a9a73fe61bea71abd5e1b3bdeb5f6c940b990c7fe2f01bbb265Block Operator
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