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 6658474 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 48574740 epoch_slot_no: 17940 block_no: 6658297 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 23073 time: 2021-12-22 02:43:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1316dcb0044cc2b9e9847f0c3f0918a8b5dad9226994e8b69c4d84d39ffb5c9dBlock Operator
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