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 6646149 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 48316108 epoch_slot_no: 191308 block_no: 6645972 slot_leader_id: 5789589 size: 70400 time: 2021-12-19 02:53:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbe9aa9a9ce5e1d70a0447bc2bd8b62f856a160958180544f5d1f6273216cac0Block Operator
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