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 6646024 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 48313258 epoch_slot_no: 188458 block_no: 6645847 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 41452 time: 2021-12-19 02:05:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x513b9b9f7fae1c327d3fc6956d68b27a9bbd4a606aa6487f80e14f8385f609b5Block Operator
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