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 6653740 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 48478032 epoch_slot_no: 353232 block_no: 6653563 slot_leader_id: 5929699 size: 28805 time: 2021-12-20 23:52:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafec7eda82e0d57d4dd7bafa58318291f26677cd8edd36a1c7834994d28bef57Block Operator
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