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 6656677 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 48537426 epoch_slot_no: 412626 block_no: 6656500 slot_leader_id: 5835182 size: 44087 time: 2021-12-21 16:21:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf8e79beb91d0fb6aa8f83925be8dfd442c4c0c6a03912580bc972e07a3d574eBlock Operator
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