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 6646526 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 48324387 epoch_slot_no: 199587 block_no: 6646349 slot_leader_id: 6646526 size: 30750 time: 2021-12-19 05:11:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3218a1358c1a86787cfc9017139655eaeb858c4c723afb6f74a76cc3e84a62cbBlock Operator
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