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 6659883 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 48603404 epoch_slot_no: 46604 block_no: 6659706 slot_leader_id: 4793753 size: 52210 time: 2021-12-22 10:41:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65f47e75ed744ddac4b6e63768e27540708c54388e65426351261328fa59ae48Block Operator
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