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 6656830 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 48540985 epoch_slot_no: 416185 block_no: 6656653 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 64483 time: 2021-12-21 17:21:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e942f79afcfee8b8336c94e35cdd308e93dbd7119210381fd9e72e9f9d3b589Block Operator
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