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 6647006 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 48334898 epoch_slot_no: 210098 block_no: 6646829 slot_leader_id: 6388980 size: 18369 time: 2021-12-19 08:06:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb2653bc951cc9a77b164d10ca072a646fd51e34253e249651d45e7fbb5c5279Block Operator
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