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 6657026 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 48544839 epoch_slot_no: 420039 block_no: 6656849 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 71724 time: 2021-12-21 18:25:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8efdc10c56936a5cdcba018155d41da7a5a51e1b0a9ce58a901c7584838ce8d0Block Operator
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