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 6650056 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 48402028 epoch_slot_no: 277228 block_no: 6649879 slot_leader_id: 4561939 size: 52567 time: 2021-12-20 02:45:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb147240171a34e605d46a07d672a3e6368ef6f0e37ae0f1c4028d4346f46e682Block Operator
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