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 6651418 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 48430356 epoch_slot_no: 305556 block_no: 6651241 slot_leader_id: 6253197 size: 30518 time: 2021-12-20 10:37:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d642524cfd456fe7f50567d25f6c0effeb6a864bfa27e611aff2a658fdb01fbBlock Operator
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