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 6651171 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 48425660 epoch_slot_no: 300860 block_no: 6650994 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 14643 time: 2021-12-20 09:19:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c99aec11b7f24fe9bbd1308d9ea978cb97d8b0238e4bc07ef564beb6734b4b2Block Operator
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