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 6652173 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 48444918 epoch_slot_no: 320118 block_no: 6651996 slot_leader_id: 5959284 size: 21205 time: 2021-12-20 14:40:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cae44663278b38eac58f63b47ec9aca9c53e4fd1485029b6f7b76d261c1b4f2Block Operator
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