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 6657332 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 48551397 epoch_slot_no: 426597 block_no: 6657155 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 54134 time: 2021-12-21 20:14:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd56d1e623a6eb7623b93a74ef6281feebf6a3ecec81e8ad45f8d8935678ca06aBlock Operator
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