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 6657628 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 48558117 epoch_slot_no: 1317 block_no: 6657451 slot_leader_id: 4982078 size: 72286 time: 2021-12-21 22:06:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ead55b68a8eb6b3be94be8df27d7c584addcebc5ee955d9c5ae044e9d6e0df9Block Operator
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