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 6657008 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 48544303 epoch_slot_no: 419503 block_no: 6656831 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 72088 time: 2021-12-21 18:16:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x559c215753382c12b8b14d201999fa734eb1dae238be0faf4b8d1e2978a77a2fBlock Operator
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