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 6657563 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 48556437 epoch_slot_no: 431637 block_no: 6657386 slot_leader_id: 5721525 size: 26675 time: 2021-12-21 21:38:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca0adc03891eae699dafa4a9422995b97115e56d90bb5107d41ab4fd925b1980Block Operator
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