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 6658712 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 48579477 epoch_slot_no: 22677 block_no: 6658535 slot_leader_id: 5388193 size: 8121 time: 2021-12-22 04:02:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7542a670e95205e9ae818762a4dcf8b46977c9246cf1e47c1462f90be59ff20cBlock Operator
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