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 6647075 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 48336669 epoch_slot_no: 211869 block_no: 6646898 slot_leader_id: 5087835 size: 52716 time: 2021-12-19 08:36:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96fd05f87e55b0d4d14fb25b6e8162d9fc50c496b2fc329e6a645004bfa72f7fBlock Operator
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