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 6646397 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 48321419 epoch_slot_no: 196619 block_no: 6646220 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 13776 time: 2021-12-19 04:21:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcebc93dc9be44729bd8735a06b10b4b3de7333de94fb85508506b71f4052bf2dBlock Operator
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