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 6650466 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 48410575 epoch_slot_no: 285775 block_no: 6650289 slot_leader_id: 5591017 size: 27321 time: 2021-12-20 05:07:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1528068bc28d31e8c22a44555e61888011c6e13316665a525fe496902f12c56aBlock Operator
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