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 6654240 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 48488249 epoch_slot_no: 363449 block_no: 6654063 slot_leader_id: 5388193 size: 57328 time: 2021-12-21 02:42:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20d1666c5ca391a29cbfb0adb40eb2d461add34b30e96608011d14a34d7402fdBlock Operator
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