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 6651214 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 48426622 epoch_slot_no: 301822 block_no: 6651037 slot_leader_id: 5046163 size: 33580 time: 2021-12-20 09:35:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98dce3fa669bac13f4bc22823d6961bc251ad3a54c35e5093202ff8c24e61055Block Operator
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