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 6646594 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 48325754 epoch_slot_no: 200954 block_no: 6646417 slot_leader_id: 6618231 size: 37143 time: 2021-12-19 05:34:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8049a32b959473a136c23c6041a50a0197e44cf2d23f58f8f7574bcc645d11c0Block Operator
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