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 6656660 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 48537154 epoch_slot_no: 412354 block_no: 6656483 slot_leader_id: 6351412 size: 14959 time: 2021-12-21 16:17:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06ab7e1921c92b24d24f893f6cabbb9e3cc7d70d23757c246b2f1f55e85ec4b9Block Operator
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