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 6659148 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 48588540 epoch_slot_no: 31740 block_no: 6658971 slot_leader_id: 6038793 size: 3385 time: 2021-12-22 06:33:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0740f0f9fad1ca10f4cd4a464d55cca1c568b2b155dd1a60cd4a5420f71a2108Block Operator
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