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 6653158 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 48465353 epoch_slot_no: 340553 block_no: 6652981 slot_leader_id: 6607377 size: 72116 time: 2021-12-20 20:20:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b47df4255b7e6350fae69404c320fa53f1a24855fb7ff71d95f3b8c8aa3ea39Block Operator
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