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 6653511 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 48473204 epoch_slot_no: 348404 block_no: 6653334 slot_leader_id: 6436344 size: 47496 time: 2021-12-20 22:31:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc42a93fb53ffe661d9fa9665909a63185353e11b6896b71bfc6a3893fe9069f2Block Operator
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