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 6653580 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 48474616 epoch_slot_no: 349816 block_no: 6653403 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 18946 time: 2021-12-20 22:55:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a5a394d0928a968dee539872106e4b66cf46c1e5e70d275a4fafddf9fd26981Block Operator
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