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 6656586 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 48535463 epoch_slot_no: 410663 block_no: 6656409 slot_leader_id: 4559410 size: 28784 time: 2021-12-21 15:49:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d86335b62fe4fe9d74c278bcb8544414ba74d1c710da62fdcb4c6a66e06a11eBlock Operator
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