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 6650335 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 48407614 epoch_slot_no: 282814 block_no: 6650158 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 7337 time: 2021-12-20 04:18:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf885bf4c20acedd741602c87a4234ce2e43e6506d0dc66986bc250b86e007c55Block Operator
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