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 6659266 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 48591136 epoch_slot_no: 34336 block_no: 6659089 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 267 time: 2021-12-22 07:17:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3fb31912dfd3e393935ea0593fce9c7a2c89a010908a9f33fea66905e07bceaBlock Operator
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