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 6651039 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 48423126 epoch_slot_no: 298326 block_no: 6650862 slot_leader_id: 5484207 size: 25182 time: 2021-12-20 08:36:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b7f271f7538ae85a00b409c95450f038035f2ac36ec92b5ef9199cf0ca96f38Block Operator
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