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 6653690 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 48477137 epoch_slot_no: 352337 block_no: 6653513 slot_leader_id: 6447407 size: 34440 time: 2021-12-20 23:37:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2cd53c43531236116a0672d25c0b2fc578be0efa0d07fb56a3c7ac1b1f2385aBlock Operator
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