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 6646603 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 48325849 epoch_slot_no: 201049 block_no: 6646426 slot_leader_id: 6472161 size: 8116 time: 2021-12-19 05:35:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42a6401d1f4c9e836f5e80b6854289b8b134e25dc0dfe7b9a3d527390f6fff88Block Operator
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