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 6652417 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 48450085 epoch_slot_no: 325285 block_no: 6652240 slot_leader_id: 4555611 size: 60177 time: 2021-12-20 16:06:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f0621f23b4fa55128226493b5cbb3b2a232c2d9902dece1e09a2b4b5501e7e0Block Operator
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