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 6653419 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 48471258 epoch_slot_no: 346458 block_no: 6653242 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 44357 time: 2021-12-20 21:59:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x270ddb164b6a03ca8830f5a7a584043645046d46ef6bfdb13b8221033bd8b6aaBlock Operator
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