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 6646666 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 48327153 epoch_slot_no: 202353 block_no: 6646489 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 30921 time: 2021-12-19 05:57:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06036251015b938bfe113462a0b12a933e1364e10fb9b5257da2743328bd9d30Block Operator
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