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 6657573 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 76 slot_no: 48556720 epoch_slot_no: 431920 block_no: 6657396 slot_leader_id: 6177465 size: 70764 time: 2021-12-21 21:43:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc9126b3e5c9ed5c95285efe39f83cc230631513728a6a25d3d34589bd3462faBlock Operator
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