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 6653846 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 48480547 epoch_slot_no: 355747 block_no: 6653669 slot_leader_id: 4568306 size: 45897 time: 2021-12-21 00:33:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5956ef343dee63a15d688faa49a884e3f61b33c34d08b2473571bb37ce608e25Block Operator
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