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 6652146 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 48444284 epoch_slot_no: 319484 block_no: 6651969 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 43910 time: 2021-12-20 14:29:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc576e2e373a91166dc33aaaa699c4ef750017fea03076e6cdd6715f00c75a41Block Operator
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