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 6657028 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 48544866 epoch_slot_no: 420066 block_no: 6656851 slot_leader_id: 5707382 size: 72163 time: 2021-12-21 18:25:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b68559bd273bde7af27d99da741ba484141c1b78c3c88420ccf7aa5b0b4a35fBlock Operator
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