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 6652347 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 48448631 epoch_slot_no: 323831 block_no: 6652170 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 28442 time: 2021-12-20 15:42:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb777abbf92d73c6ae0b8d3d00932a3f0d2b888a46b06987916f0b914020f724eBlock Operator
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