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 6659538 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 48596459 epoch_slot_no: 39659 block_no: 6659361 slot_leader_id: 4965776 size: 32384 time: 2021-12-22 08:45:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb55bc1f1ab4df8cff2821fa321a85d5d6601fbb66773ddd939b5228b83260b16Block Operator
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