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 6656658 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 77 slot_no: 48537144 epoch_slot_no: 412344 block_no: 6656481 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 71844 time: 2021-12-21 16:17:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2edde90b1488bd66fa75a4de7f6078c92c5d83dfe9c0068f557fd6e6383b287Block Operator
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