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 6657065 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 48545596 epoch_slot_no: 420796 block_no: 6656888 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 72312 time: 2021-12-21 18:38:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbde83850b4e45bb5984c8fe1a8fab85b4c7b34e93dd210ab35cb515051bbf94cBlock Operator
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