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 6652168 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 48444775 epoch_slot_no: 319975 block_no: 6651991 slot_leader_id: 5514531 size: 23792 time: 2021-12-20 14:37:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4595977804e9308c862c4bc936548e54c5b45fe5ff64f562ea8857df11719b4Block Operator
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