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 6651840 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 48438246 epoch_slot_no: 313446 block_no: 6651663 slot_leader_id: 4558946 size: 16270 time: 2021-12-20 12:48:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf8f17745f5efaa539b7cc4effedda8a19e6edab8eed33e00b98f07dc9386515Block Operator
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