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 6656733 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 48538761 epoch_slot_no: 413961 block_no: 6656556 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 70452 time: 2021-12-21 16:44:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xceed82054b508c4fa32f78a5bc057365770578228ad3dc70833c6362c2704374Block Operator
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