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 6653393 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 48470769 epoch_slot_no: 345969 block_no: 6653216 slot_leader_id: 4555658 size: 11865 time: 2021-12-20 21:51:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7fe8a3a9e7c59c83dbe1aec9e86867893aa410636f042723361e1c17b41a364Block Operator
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