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 6645771 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 48308066 epoch_slot_no: 183266 block_no: 6645594 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 5936 time: 2021-12-19 00:39:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff32765754dc6208d305654ae315f5f1db9e2edd8cc5af9e2601b6a2692b74c9Block Operator
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