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 6653865 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 48480892 epoch_slot_no: 356092 block_no: 6653688 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 13961 time: 2021-12-21 00:39:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x864702aa939841405f86806e4c21c7ae6901ba52dd619e6547e39e2ee1f5ad5fBlock Operator
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