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 6652945 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 48460701 epoch_slot_no: 335901 block_no: 6652768 slot_leader_id: 4556141 size: 70328 time: 2021-12-20 19:03:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa6edabdd76c232c422b875e6f1d9002e8d4530eb3643053601c17401cd38eabBlock Operator
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