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 6646713 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 48328262 epoch_slot_no: 203462 block_no: 6646536 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 27049 time: 2021-12-19 06:15:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01a7b5047945636550ceb3507e210bb2f1d677995e2bf2c76ce05f52233187f7Block Operator
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