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 6658343 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 48571745 epoch_slot_no: 14945 block_no: 6658166 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 10261 time: 2021-12-22 01:53:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x110fa59d10a92fea8cfe2b2fbaa00da7384cc1b3a4890dc67be0b3f6c835b008Block Operator
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