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 6645726 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 48307114 epoch_slot_no: 182314 block_no: 6645549 slot_leader_id: 4560450 size: 31847 time: 2021-12-19 00:23:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fa7e842d5096f28fb4a035add775654e0000cdc1f1a8b78cebf4ce8d9f8de9eBlock Operator
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