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 6652132 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 48444001 epoch_slot_no: 319201 block_no: 6651955 slot_leader_id: 5493217 size: 48876 time: 2021-12-20 14:24:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x788508300837290fbc90bdfb2feda663c8ba47abf749307fe68e54d8c73a8f55Block Operator
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