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 6652853 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 48458747 epoch_slot_no: 333947 block_no: 6652676 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 68623 time: 2021-12-20 18:30:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a12663eca49edcda58c7ad5423fec99959e5d8bdd075b8d7b40548b8a485ce0Block Operator
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