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 6657765 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 48560904 epoch_slot_no: 4104 block_no: 6657588 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 36195 time: 2021-12-21 22:53:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3423aadd40ba0c0d77516bd0b8927dbe91e9a0cd44449464637d8bdb6b66cd11Block Operator
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