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 6653663 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 48476616 epoch_slot_no: 351816 block_no: 6653486 slot_leader_id: 4759508 size: 72378 time: 2021-12-20 23:28:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb46bb0fc4cfb9c628aa091d55dadc3cd900017eec83dfa273502af1bfce78b2bBlock Operator
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