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 6652826 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 69 slot_no: 48458243 epoch_slot_no: 333443 block_no: 6652649 slot_leader_id: 6300590 size: 64445 time: 2021-12-20 18:22:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4124d510167738f785d1be9b5e5cb4b31ac09ef7666092bbc5e9ba252ed21a7Block Operator
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