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 6645475 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 48301578 epoch_slot_no: 176778 block_no: 6645298 slot_leader_id: 5440594 size: 52042 time: 2021-12-18 22:51:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe053b0652fc917783ca339d292864b21c87d57edfea14c830f4f2f4cbc8583eeBlock Operator
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