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 6646288 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 48318923 epoch_slot_no: 194123 block_no: 6646111 slot_leader_id: 5691324 size: 18270 time: 2021-12-19 03:40:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed440d9ec6481be013811758d925e65482df994b8592477028cdb21bf46f4d7eBlock Operator
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