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 6656718 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 48538431 epoch_slot_no: 413631 block_no: 6656541 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 52527 time: 2021-12-21 16:38:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x116ab9c7c463f0e8d6e73b0ac18a90deb9c437cbabc8a64b9246aadeae09487bBlock Operator
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