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 6653414 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 48471210 epoch_slot_no: 346410 block_no: 6653237 slot_leader_id: 4776901 size: 70295 time: 2021-12-20 21:58:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b63ca6c82a7f85b7788c15e40550a61c31a5ce5b7bac0e8bec0cc4391d785e7Block Operator
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