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 6645705 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 48306714 epoch_slot_no: 181914 block_no: 6645528 slot_leader_id: 5449546 size: 72528 time: 2021-12-19 00:16:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cdbf4e65a7b2ba73b32e289d5dac7955ba16b0473e1643b336626b85c1c952eBlock Operator
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