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 6659154 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 48588676 epoch_slot_no: 31876 block_no: 6658977 slot_leader_id: 5568326 size: 43938 time: 2021-12-22 06:36:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02c7c7e9b261c9d82ce2c05a1482902e4e862404dd46bdb9512ea5b574bbb642Block Operator
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