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 6658388 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 48572965 epoch_slot_no: 16165 block_no: 6658211 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 41878 time: 2021-12-22 02:14:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64f91be1851d65e4f660b7157b0aa9db99906a1614e34753251517e63f753cb3Block Operator
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