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 6658242 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 48569965 epoch_slot_no: 13165 block_no: 6658065 slot_leader_id: 6214749 size: 18694 time: 2021-12-22 01:24:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0107869fa54448e1180043400109de2db0a9e75e9d9357c2bb8d7a98ca2a6f18Block Operator
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