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 6652977 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 48461350 epoch_slot_no: 336550 block_no: 6652800 slot_leader_id: 4556294 size: 42435 time: 2021-12-20 19:14:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfd5030bfc90090fe3b1a5968a96edb34dbfb04c3bbae9d7d9aaf97ae522b0f8Block Operator
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