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 6656683 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 48537545 epoch_slot_no: 412745 block_no: 6656506 slot_leader_id: 4582306 size: 8275 time: 2021-12-21 16:23:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3542bb16be046ebe3fd6401f1e331df2bfc0ff620730b7e6c0f007934c9a5af6Block Operator
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