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 6646519 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 48324161 epoch_slot_no: 199361 block_no: 6646342 slot_leader_id: 5051550 size: 22929 time: 2021-12-19 05:07:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5278a40a3f3f9aa54e0fb5177702eee5f439cbe24e25e7e27b99446e3ce5a9bBlock Operator
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