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 6652946 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 48460711 epoch_slot_no: 335911 block_no: 6652769 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 34967 time: 2021-12-20 19:03:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8891079967c9180ca6ef3761a09842c28e03b0852e9674d7cc6a17111c20e65Block Operator
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