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 6658018 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 48565972 epoch_slot_no: 9172 block_no: 6657841 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 22539 time: 2021-12-22 00:17:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf03eb70167c4cf4b1efe4b9e1a22bdb5d8a9b3f338053dc3e9e0581db10a44c5Block Operator
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