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 6657238 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 48549429 epoch_slot_no: 424629 block_no: 6657061 slot_leader_id: 4986189 size: 27135 time: 2021-12-21 19:42:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba45b99db15c55d0d668ca3a2d60e05d497da68c06f5c7fe3f47a8d3e43f3152Block Operator
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