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 6657136 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 48547233 epoch_slot_no: 422433 block_no: 6656959 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 18016 time: 2021-12-21 19:05:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8c0cae37a37667ccd7b5c2196fa42f56ce796b6e446a50d5d8f4cc10b0d4cccBlock Operator
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