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 6657859 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 48563001 epoch_slot_no: 6201 block_no: 6657682 slot_leader_id: 5476226 size: 18470 time: 2021-12-21 23:28:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35c7764986e346752caa1cdf1b81d68317c31767e386b25ae7419226b5f1a4faBlock Operator
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