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 6656382 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 48531516 epoch_slot_no: 406716 block_no: 6656205 slot_leader_id: 5065512 size: 32061 time: 2021-12-21 14:43:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3078e69af885c0990549891f3bf3336c4b51b98512dc659e36921d9fdaaa400aBlock Operator
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