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 6653838 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 48480387 epoch_slot_no: 355587 block_no: 6653661 slot_leader_id: 5335424 size: 18764 time: 2021-12-21 00:31:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f004d4fa665fcc045eb5b22ade40ff36b6a6e02a8b7113ab0982d7f7a93e07aBlock Operator
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