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 6654850 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 48500601 epoch_slot_no: 375801 block_no: 6654673 slot_leader_id: 5833303 size: 57227 time: 2021-12-21 06:08:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3813e3c6965f83b861665ca5d4f21ab00b93aabd0d997e6fea1cb9d7f271049Block Operator
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