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 6659389 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 48593571 epoch_slot_no: 36771 block_no: 6659212 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 43226 time: 2021-12-22 07:57:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaef850a3a9135e2196c8a356ae1e9a4c881e36aaa2f2a05edc3f4ee18345f5c3Block Operator
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