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 6657394 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 48552501 epoch_slot_no: 427701 block_no: 6657217 slot_leader_id: 5205307 size: 25333 time: 2021-12-21 20:33:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x830cf2153d0d0bcde865ede5a77e5ffb3ff16fffc55a2b27a8e8ff2128799cf8Block Operator
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