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 6656277 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 48529589 epoch_slot_no: 404789 block_no: 6656100 slot_leader_id: 4973238 size: 52439 time: 2021-12-21 14:11:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39b11deb4df86032340187175f9e65f1a174f37c6774a8df46f1326b3ceddb1aBlock Operator
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