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 6657038 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 48545027 epoch_slot_no: 420227 block_no: 6656861 slot_leader_id: 5046607 size: 72226 time: 2021-12-21 18:28:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a6080340596685e1dc0844c851058b7cd7d533a30dfc954cbf6cd5011009401Block Operator
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