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 6646082 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 48314601 epoch_slot_no: 189801 block_no: 6645905 slot_leader_id: 6403578 size: 9291 time: 2021-12-19 02:28:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac3548dc3c7bf4595d3e4010dfc486d3c021c0a27fbdd563c0f8697b962ec3e3Block Operator
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