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 6652558 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 48453178 epoch_slot_no: 328378 block_no: 6652381 slot_leader_id: 6607377 size: 43451 time: 2021-12-20 16:57:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8d2b7d76eb197e5e9b95a9e8180d939b32f2c2f95003e9ead3ca68788f7866dBlock Operator
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