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 6651198 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 48426297 epoch_slot_no: 301497 block_no: 6651021 slot_leader_id: 5023641 size: 13482 time: 2021-12-20 09:29:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x984e50572ac2ee9725a4bfac1df1d4884714b7d84c2a294a10157bf3720545a2Block Operator
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