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 6657057 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 48545340 epoch_slot_no: 420540 block_no: 6656880 slot_leader_id: 4560450 size: 43436 time: 2021-12-21 18:33:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d0437140488a2fc0423e3a46e5e7875a1552ca2b3df9c48e823a69c396eb17bBlock Operator
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