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 6646137 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 48315769 epoch_slot_no: 190969 block_no: 6645960 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 8820 time: 2021-12-19 02:47:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d36d8adafd311edd8ca4a50f061d4db2c4e170d7d19bb6804a1967bdb0bd171Block Operator
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