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 6652121 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 48443792 epoch_slot_no: 318992 block_no: 6651944 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 14906 time: 2021-12-20 14:21:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec332f29edc564369f979530ec248e874b1554961e14659e681968db53b964dcBlock Operator
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