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 6657553 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 48556165 epoch_slot_no: 431365 block_no: 6657376 slot_leader_id: 4557937 size: 72298 time: 2021-12-21 21:34:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c3690ed3a7b79c83e904ce041e04168804f07980105c466afc9eaa9e79a832cBlock Operator
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