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 6656580 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 48535341 epoch_slot_no: 410541 block_no: 6656403 slot_leader_id: 6089024 size: 33995 time: 2021-12-21 15:47:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f7887963e406810aad8f72baebfc82d8e755de9c9476a74073dae1726f39cb6Block Operator
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