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 6653201 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 83 slot_no: 48466595 epoch_slot_no: 341795 block_no: 6653024 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 72182 time: 2021-12-20 20:41:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe37bd35cdfc6923c187b153b90ab64513b0bcb810bd7c67cff63a4f7e746498fBlock Operator
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