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 6647217 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 48339726 epoch_slot_no: 214926 block_no: 6647040 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 5030 time: 2021-12-19 09:26:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08edc7244cc38e45565a8ba51dc864b0af3355f96332fca1ee1db75338350319Block Operator
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