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 6646724 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 48328420 epoch_slot_no: 203620 block_no: 6646547 slot_leader_id: 4575720 size: 6236 time: 2021-12-19 06:18:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc553ab0c351274587e98f15b4b44fd0002725dc378ab92245121364780501a8fBlock Operator
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