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 6659379 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 48593444 epoch_slot_no: 36644 block_no: 6659202 slot_leader_id: 5386181 size: 9617 time: 2021-12-22 07:55:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18873afb391f0b0f2de4691754003d8a9bc0f2f8cde0a5b0bdfd329f38dc9a23Block Operator
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