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 6657646 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 48558508 epoch_slot_no: 1708 block_no: 6657469 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 43886 time: 2021-12-21 22:13:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6174d233ad7fa2ce3d518a9884fbbcf0cbafb04cd94e72719110965f9a3cf490Block Operator
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