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 6657640 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 48558353 epoch_slot_no: 1553 block_no: 6657463 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 37643 time: 2021-12-21 22:10:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6279cf0a05b114844edeb2c515a77d3daed97050487dd0409e3f730fc7ad83cBlock Operator
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