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 6654197 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 48487612 epoch_slot_no: 362812 block_no: 6654020 slot_leader_id: 4565648 size: 23205 time: 2021-12-21 02:31:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x078e052f2d6da0b19884df63f04719304fa82a593eb18436d02635d8da4c8492Block Operator
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