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 6652316 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 48448056 epoch_slot_no: 323256 block_no: 6652139 slot_leader_id: 6207674 size: 61265 time: 2021-12-20 15:32:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32e1356865a0f17ff0ef63144f75050ac790116d3c5991ce120c81744fa919bfBlock Operator
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