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 6657046 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 48545162 epoch_slot_no: 420362 block_no: 6656869 slot_leader_id: 4719220 size: 72360 time: 2021-12-21 18:30:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1be52c56fbc945449738dd1b600126488828cb97ad1f9ab733e27464a1fdbbbBlock Operator
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