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 6658802 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 48581531 epoch_slot_no: 24731 block_no: 6658625 slot_leader_id: 5424679 size: 18443 time: 2021-12-22 04:37:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc892a8f8580d227e9be045d82bb021155e548c7b3e9da0da4c1c73683c983543Block Operator
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