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 6653091 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 48463868 epoch_slot_no: 339068 block_no: 6652914 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 71322 time: 2021-12-20 19:55:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeeae4a1ded6dd14fe3c3ac0e983aaac0ff7466263fa86391a788963b67efbc3cBlock Operator
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