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 6656805 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 48540192 epoch_slot_no: 415392 block_no: 6656628 slot_leader_id: 5449407 size: 72447 time: 2021-12-21 17:08:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5707422bd99ef28582f2c9291fb2e86ea91846c7cde95fe2d99eb88329af047fBlock Operator
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