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 6656693 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 48537758 epoch_slot_no: 412958 block_no: 6656516 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 68616 time: 2021-12-21 16:27:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a31cd88a95e6e100961581ba4f9614e842f29f673a47d197543cb01b9f02953Block Operator
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