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 6645650 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 48305330 epoch_slot_no: 180530 block_no: 6645473 slot_leader_id: 5138586 size: 72405 time: 2021-12-18 23:53:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19357edbe9f9dfda9aefd9a705a481df9b968fbea3cae42d33576c8775b016aeBlock Operator
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