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 6652396 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 48449609 epoch_slot_no: 324809 block_no: 6652219 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 11006 time: 2021-12-20 15:58:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5880fc4f306cb0e51dacb3df08d67fc3f0fa53480095040f7b7ba325ad8d893Block Operator
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