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 6650697 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 48415685 epoch_slot_no: 290885 block_no: 6650520 slot_leader_id: 4581814 size: 7704 time: 2021-12-20 06:32:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23214f978ce47ee3a6efcd9387aa4e34c1e4bd0e547f1e15f667ea29361db479Block Operator
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