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 6646448 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 48322630 epoch_slot_no: 197830 block_no: 6646271 slot_leader_id: 5019893 size: 4613 time: 2021-12-19 04:42:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04f29a0e2d642449284c3c332fa9cd8e6d9742b08443c02fd1a51454e060b89dBlock Operator
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