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 6651985 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 48440876 epoch_slot_no: 316076 block_no: 6651808 slot_leader_id: 5573897 size: 53631 time: 2021-12-20 13:32:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c22da5615b189b696c83a513e3994158a7fa23ce50e45c10e8cd3bcc25219f2Block Operator
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