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 6652739 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 48456846 epoch_slot_no: 332046 block_no: 6652562 slot_leader_id: 5638558 size: 34458 time: 2021-12-20 17:58:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91f7c6c5e1702171ae91400deadbabecc72388a08e4d03b89b23b375eb69cf30Block Operator
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