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 6657500 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 48554843 epoch_slot_no: 430043 block_no: 6657323 slot_leader_id: 5323914 size: 30323 time: 2021-12-21 21:12:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5538557054b665304c7d99a127116732a7eb263822b610cc5d64ad6037539355Block Operator
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