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 6650359 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 48408088 epoch_slot_no: 283288 block_no: 6650182 slot_leader_id: 5812343 size: 12190 time: 2021-12-20 04:26:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf776c66903a3c8ed83915cad43aabb076b2748f3db8849386e5472f8abd5243Block Operator
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