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 6657644 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 48558428 epoch_slot_no: 1628 block_no: 6657467 slot_leader_id: 4988669 size: 53322 time: 2021-12-21 22:11:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bdb77abab38dd8b82f2a3a386e74709eb55381759b5a97f1b9bcc02633f782bBlock Operator
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