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 6656906 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 48542279 epoch_slot_no: 417479 block_no: 6656729 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 40805 time: 2021-12-21 17:42:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x087430e03440a6b6a8aa0f1322b8c336fd5798072ab46851197b50edee8b756eBlock Operator
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