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 6651742 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 48436200 epoch_slot_no: 311400 block_no: 6651565 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 33901 time: 2021-12-20 12:14:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e7bf41108b853d0f0e76153070a0398f3ac7ea2fe8ebb2efa3db9bc7705ac6eBlock Operator
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