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 6653874 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 101 slot_no: 48481217 epoch_slot_no: 356417 block_no: 6653697 slot_leader_id: 5332010 size: 71475 time: 2021-12-21 00:45:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe404cd44fba2306542e121c86ccbe083ffc8bd5079de5ff1526464958d572274Block Operator
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