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 6653495 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 48472765 epoch_slot_no: 347965 block_no: 6653318 slot_leader_id: 5007924 size: 15936 time: 2021-12-20 22:24:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x239440ae425bc8f2296b0efa55fba8f6d3620947242dc60107c308a25d5a1976Block Operator
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