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 6657209 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 48548914 epoch_slot_no: 424114 block_no: 6657032 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 68609 time: 2021-12-21 19:33:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5136bf8546628eca0c90bf45b80c324dcaaefd83e562ec83a198b7ec207c71dBlock Operator
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