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 6651438 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 48430749 epoch_slot_no: 305949 block_no: 6651261 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 13553 time: 2021-12-20 10:44:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12142154b3cb7c8d2647e5ca62e96dc27f45866ed5920b63bb4bd8505824555aBlock Operator
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