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 6652818 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 48458144 epoch_slot_no: 333344 block_no: 6652641 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 71984 time: 2021-12-20 18:20:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf5cc25747b6265d201a40a1d699d95f29020a5fbf7b324f0499b657885f5bc9Block Operator
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