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 6653614 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 48475190 epoch_slot_no: 350390 block_no: 6653437 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 36866 time: 2021-12-20 23:04:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08173e7b30c47790643fac64bf707792977a08a00241217ee53b76a06eafb92aBlock Operator
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