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 6656981 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 48543773 epoch_slot_no: 418973 block_no: 6656804 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 71571 time: 2021-12-21 18:07:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee5aeb317bef2499c67569b3a957a747ee5871bd93e602a66b89e93b4d92ee37Block Operator
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