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 6652096 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 48443116 epoch_slot_no: 318316 block_no: 6651919 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 41214 time: 2021-12-20 14:10:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd94185a70985d63823e792e49880bb1cfa09a05701115394d5e1a1de0240ccd8Block Operator
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