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 6645913 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 48310897 epoch_slot_no: 186097 block_no: 6645736 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 39488 time: 2021-12-19 01:26:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x502dda279c1c2ddcad3eae7e70e93c3bea1f80fed8ec3c8d45d1832ae7ef76aeBlock Operator
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