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 6654282 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 48489085 epoch_slot_no: 364285 block_no: 6654105 slot_leader_id: 6394529 size: 24441 time: 2021-12-21 02:56:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3f19ab0f0c436106b5d1f9c702127774a3b37b132804d351e8d6897e0b3fab2Block Operator
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