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 6657389 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 48552448 epoch_slot_no: 427648 block_no: 6657212 slot_leader_id: 5527244 size: 58166 time: 2021-12-21 20:32:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe24bb006b75030a15e8a9958429b264a1ba7c15b6fbaa5802a6bac6f6dc82ca0Block Operator
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