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 6652428 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 48450234 epoch_slot_no: 325434 block_no: 6652251 slot_leader_id: 5081195 size: 17144 time: 2021-12-20 16:08:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77fad605813e27d77f2566f64fefe1c91e634801d91a54af524299ea67c66afeBlock Operator
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