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 6657821 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 48562165 epoch_slot_no: 5365 block_no: 6657644 slot_leader_id: 5335424 size: 2705 time: 2021-12-21 23:14:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe49068d75d55cf473ff02a9190fdc9e9da8ec25b24ac02dd5c097342c70dd6c4Block Operator
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