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 6657415 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 48552985 epoch_slot_no: 428185 block_no: 6657238 slot_leader_id: 4588020 size: 69059 time: 2021-12-21 20:41:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cd39569965a5fce13cb918b208e502075519a008cbefb535fa6d8292ea559aaBlock Operator
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