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 6654737 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 48498441 epoch_slot_no: 373641 block_no: 6654560 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 5638 time: 2021-12-21 05:32:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18dc7d764f2cf423bd08c17be25cca00da73e03b901aa71d203dae3903daa3e6Block Operator
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