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 6646088 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 48314810 epoch_slot_no: 190010 block_no: 6645911 slot_leader_id: 5722985 size: 15882 time: 2021-12-19 02:31:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe60ed483ab72d28f3f9b1fc8fe96026d3a0d4e3b93778cc489dfe57b51eeb0e5Block Operator
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