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 6657240 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 48549478 epoch_slot_no: 424678 block_no: 6657063 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 33274 time: 2021-12-21 19:42:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8916e5c15a6d6e6647405c46ba8c0fcdd0b96e87a975ef2a90398fe129c6d9dBlock Operator
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