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 6656923 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 70 slot_no: 48542712 epoch_slot_no: 417912 block_no: 6656746 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 72170 time: 2021-12-21 17:50:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92c1b7cde0cb6eac2e21726f632b789bf634c6809163aa7d9c1b4f5a81e7abdcBlock Operator
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