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 6659468 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 48594900 epoch_slot_no: 38100 block_no: 6659291 slot_leader_id: 5065512 size: 14776 time: 2021-12-22 08:19:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f0e18ca28db0483a3f43b69a16bd8397279aab2b76febab2e6ad85464c887e6Block Operator
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