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 6659580 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 48597414 epoch_slot_no: 40614 block_no: 6659403 slot_leader_id: 6050822 size: 28273 time: 2021-12-22 09:01:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x778edfe0c76a2dfa9c81278e7548ecd96b3f4a03e5f95c89276c5b56b4f0baa0Block Operator
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