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 6646708 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 48328169 epoch_slot_no: 203369 block_no: 6646531 slot_leader_id: 4555865 size: 41982 time: 2021-12-19 06:14:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2ed03ebf6dee688477ec80731dbe6552cb83b5a50d041328ceef3d6fa1951ffBlock Operator
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