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 6656518 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 48534181 epoch_slot_no: 409381 block_no: 6656341 slot_leader_id: 5424810 size: 24488 time: 2021-12-21 15:27:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf9a883a5864128aa487f05c653a1192e84e72bd9da0c694876e997cc37b37eeBlock Operator
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