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 6659517 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 48595978 epoch_slot_no: 39178 block_no: 6659340 slot_leader_id: 4865543 size: 1589 time: 2021-12-22 08:37:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x615f931618204aead8791dbc9815e249510402bed043d2bb202c68a417f9136aBlock Operator
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