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 6656632 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 48536686 epoch_slot_no: 411886 block_no: 6656455 slot_leader_id: 5083905 size: 72303 time: 2021-12-21 16:09:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x040377d4be9893547517e1798d8f481125869fa28afd917091e8933081077752Block Operator
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