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 6657178 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 48548189 epoch_slot_no: 423389 block_no: 6657001 slot_leader_id: 4609503 size: 63301 time: 2021-12-21 19:21:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92d62ed918ca42eaed8c448fae57c7769c9425e7203850ceb0d61a8f77766cf8Block Operator
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