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 6657269 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 48550042 epoch_slot_no: 425242 block_no: 6657092 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 35992 time: 2021-12-21 19:52:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63b8e17ab37bdb2cd83779bf88de87985f1946f33dbf210bcc23ee0508a8da9bBlock Operator
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