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 6656760 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 48539162 epoch_slot_no: 414362 block_no: 6656583 slot_leader_id: 6447896 size: 28591 time: 2021-12-21 16:50:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a236424d12543450628a4ed718ed1195761151b30e71ac7437a92fcb5bde20dBlock Operator
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