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 6651891 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 48439086 epoch_slot_no: 314286 block_no: 6651714 slot_leader_id: 4743148 size: 39096 time: 2021-12-20 13:02:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8cd9e018697d5c2a17638338be85890bb1cc642d97c4c679f5975629fab5776Block Operator
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