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 6657670 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 48558918 epoch_slot_no: 2118 block_no: 6657493 slot_leader_id: 5080696 size: 10385 time: 2021-12-21 22:20:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf5966a41e878ca3e2e88ff7be8ac215a4a8fd82b23d40dd03fc2fef82540537Block Operator
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