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 6657739 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 48560390 epoch_slot_no: 3590 block_no: 6657562 slot_leader_id: 6656852 size: 8347 time: 2021-12-21 22:44:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3a3d150a09f29366ca48b77e665cef34985911a8e596545ad835f5456e7ceabBlock Operator
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