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 6658417 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 48573627 epoch_slot_no: 16827 block_no: 6658240 slot_leader_id: 5568326 size: 9301 time: 2021-12-22 02:25:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa005d1f3ab85c33d16d507a45e78fdf6b6e6157653141cccf7db14b7aaf264b6Block Operator
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