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 6659747 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 48600821 epoch_slot_no: 44021 block_no: 6659570 slot_leader_id: 4622010 size: 32801 time: 2021-12-22 09:58:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6a025a8060f7c4723b8f81c77b181ea2573e83e697a52a2b30fb1eb24a19541Block Operator
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