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 6651489 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 48431677 epoch_slot_no: 306877 block_no: 6651312 slot_leader_id: 4679913 size: 46849 time: 2021-12-20 10:59:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x859e876a49cd795390bdecac658607d32e26b8e4f54c0d46f0e8bb02f0153a78Block Operator
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