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 6657463 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 48554095 epoch_slot_no: 429295 block_no: 6657286 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 47610 time: 2021-12-21 20:59:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a205fa702efb63960ac7a6d8ab810902d3a69398bb7c1db32d6e97c1c9ce710Block Operator
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