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 6657145 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 48547447 epoch_slot_no: 422647 block_no: 6656968 slot_leader_id: 5334772 size: 71802 time: 2021-12-21 19:08:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9debcade508faf0977a80c953e69e1cf935ea285c0df3919088233f390e47b6Block Operator
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