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 6657290 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 48550460 epoch_slot_no: 425660 block_no: 6657113 slot_leader_id: 5128287 size: 59382 time: 2021-12-21 19:59:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc838698bd9046ef5990abec494c78ad7cb211c166d0541c7b28d52f94fa6fe73Block Operator
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