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 6653014 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 48462155 epoch_slot_no: 337355 block_no: 6652837 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 21228 time: 2021-12-20 19:27:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd14075c5658c4f611f36d9723dc46f0ae7e6347c37e050bc2085300f9f478e2aBlock Operator
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