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 6654057 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 48484955 epoch_slot_no: 360155 block_no: 6653880 slot_leader_id: 4617248 size: 3305 time: 2021-12-21 01:47:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0f5f873a7be09f7d237bac64c9bb6835cf6e5257f1a6931895f30a4f11cf0b2Block Operator
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