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 6653811 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 48479802 epoch_slot_no: 355002 block_no: 6653634 slot_leader_id: 6599091 size: 62565 time: 2021-12-21 00:21:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2caaba6aa5e6994e9afb0753b1c4282459ee996a98aa4d2caa3ef52ffc422d29Block Operator
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