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 6658202 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 48569376 epoch_slot_no: 12576 block_no: 6658025 slot_leader_id: 4556141 size: 4675 time: 2021-12-22 01:14:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeecc72d44d74e2f48d1031b88efba04a436b807ee6513606225096d7d2a7dd93Block Operator
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