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 6646309 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 48319335 epoch_slot_no: 194535 block_no: 6646132 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 71954 time: 2021-12-19 03:47:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0baac1d31c892f4b80582cf2b284e8975525c0788cbc9a97bd5db2a756992d1dBlock Operator
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