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 6652496 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 48451717 epoch_slot_no: 326917 block_no: 6652319 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 48139 time: 2021-12-20 16:33:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x224ce7976d3ef8adc8fdfd10d160358b658fbc2394d6ba53fcbae3ca1b8148fbBlock Operator
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