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 6657441 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 48553607 epoch_slot_no: 428807 block_no: 6657264 slot_leader_id: 4557324 size: 43156 time: 2021-12-21 20:51:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ed8d16adeedb9ead501a3b67a417d23d8b2135e40575092d1a71f336e883178Block Operator
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