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 6645869 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 48310186 epoch_slot_no: 185386 block_no: 6645692 slot_leader_id: 6257868 size: 18506 time: 2021-12-19 01:14:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01dff2028a855692d2c90d0f5d6348bcdf92d6c78d1a3e54087b60da85dc32e0Block Operator
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