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 6651617 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 48433972 epoch_slot_no: 309172 block_no: 6651440 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 31618 time: 2021-12-20 11:37:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e93850e3976cbb1067e7159a554f687c5c6e1585aab792c31b8cc9360b63c05Block Operator
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