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 6653546 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 48473896 epoch_slot_no: 349096 block_no: 6653369 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 31635 time: 2021-12-20 22:43:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb213a689f5a478a82ac6ff1d8cbcb0bc06758c18e22de0427982ac84dc0b51aBlock Operator
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