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 6659694 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 48599703 epoch_slot_no: 42903 block_no: 6659517 slot_leader_id: 4573799 size: 20773 time: 2021-12-22 09:39:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x772c06261a7fee81c5918996d591f8f14ded5f2552d07972f6344d29e7eb73e3Block Operator
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