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 6659171 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 48589019 epoch_slot_no: 32219 block_no: 6658994 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 17172 time: 2021-12-22 06:41:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd73137dbb01ec89b4fbfedfc4a306822caf7aef2ec92c17badd2aff89ea2e0e6Block Operator
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