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 6659547 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 48596650 epoch_slot_no: 39850 block_no: 6659370 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 51264 time: 2021-12-22 08:49:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8789d0773a4e490d5351dc53c6a5dd78dc0762ff5ec2a93d3e82ff8ebb55010Block Operator
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