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 6658158 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 48568567 epoch_slot_no: 11767 block_no: 6657981 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 18974 time: 2021-12-22 01:00:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01d9bc002f50cb1da9b226353c3ee47f635a9db8ba2bcccd8413d9c3dadae231Block Operator
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