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 6657306 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 48550803 epoch_slot_no: 426003 block_no: 6657129 slot_leader_id: 4555824 size: 52489 time: 2021-12-21 20:04:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb53ca57a6bc00be44970cbfc76d15c3dd7c4e98f434b95e471df00777faa738fBlock Operator
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