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 6657947 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 48564501 epoch_slot_no: 7701 block_no: 6657770 slot_leader_id: 4581183 size: 49433 time: 2021-12-21 23:53:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4dc7643f9e073bf4c8fc46c208fd7ec2f8697e6726ba0d941220ff9fe7c7ec26Block Operator
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