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 6657466 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 48554107 epoch_slot_no: 429307 block_no: 6657289 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 10623 time: 2021-12-21 20:59:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa84cfb99c7030d34874a55a04059686043aa1c5e1c87de227ef825d946138b7bBlock Operator
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