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 6652418 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 48450093 epoch_slot_no: 325293 block_no: 6652241 slot_leader_id: 4555604 size: 21571 time: 2021-12-20 16:06:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc27bb188873b2ee442e0e24cdaf97995c7c4c0404ae6cf37f86c03d2c1c112d2Block Operator
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