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 6659794 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 48601848 epoch_slot_no: 45048 block_no: 6659617 slot_leader_id: 5322044 size: 2949 time: 2021-12-22 10:15:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d3d998f0b273a993ed23336041d13671df1dfaa8f2fe6c740f46de15ebf0372Block Operator
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