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 6656949 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 48543161 epoch_slot_no: 418361 block_no: 6656772 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 50957 time: 2021-12-21 17:57:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4e7ec87cb8ede11d4f24128c3cbdb96f7903dc2140edbec23cf9b38f472a5aaBlock Operator
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