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 6653442 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 71 slot_no: 48471654 epoch_slot_no: 346854 block_no: 6653265 slot_leader_id: 4584373 size: 72161 time: 2021-12-20 22:05:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a5bd7d7d004f1c0886c382520e6fdb3ae473debf1a0093b2ef8003b5a585d92Block Operator
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