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 6659349 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 48592908 epoch_slot_no: 36108 block_no: 6659172 slot_leader_id: 5213622 size: 55688 time: 2021-12-22 07:46:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x076c2853964c0520d870318e1b12df2639b575ce883fd6908b820e0132d3aaf6Block Operator
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