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 6656887 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 48541932 epoch_slot_no: 417132 block_no: 6656710 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 71869 time: 2021-12-21 17:37:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e14db4d61c80a40de905c7b9e0c69a85772180be9ca5d9e827c092ed55cd2aaBlock Operator
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