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 6650062 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 48402114 epoch_slot_no: 277314 block_no: 6649885 slot_leader_id: 5460343 size: 29936 time: 2021-12-20 02:46:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x559b249997999419ce95f790468ec18b62a337b5bee362700c5193b464b11c39Block Operator
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