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 6657214 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 48549000 epoch_slot_no: 424200 block_no: 6657037 slot_leader_id: 5051184 size: 13711 time: 2021-12-21 19:34:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f7f1b899d7a8ec9b25445facac51e6f4b1e99088bb46713009f9951d3282e8eBlock Operator
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