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 6652459 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 48450870 epoch_slot_no: 326070 block_no: 6652282 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 37047 time: 2021-12-20 16:19:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe483b668fbc25012aef0f79459f762cb19bbbe48069add677c80caca3d28793Block Operator
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