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 6657414 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 86 slot_no: 48552945 epoch_slot_no: 428145 block_no: 6657237 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 71854 time: 2021-12-21 20:40:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b6c3b358775d469d4c496b3250b0ba6d552036140b48ee77a5af61e1e95498eBlock Operator
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