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 6657411 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 48552868 epoch_slot_no: 428068 block_no: 6657234 slot_leader_id: 5369779 size: 39897 time: 2021-12-21 20:39:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x559e34532e3052f31f12e66a79f1be46e68cafb8d1baaeb9bc807979d58b2b49Block Operator
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