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 6656821 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 48540773 epoch_slot_no: 415973 block_no: 6656644 slot_leader_id: 5386181 size: 71132 time: 2021-12-21 17:17:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e669f2ba10187278e42a905510052718a97f5379668d4c715eea79fa55cd76cBlock Operator
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