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 6647616 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 48348396 epoch_slot_no: 223596 block_no: 6647439 slot_leader_id: 4581814 size: 11883 time: 2021-12-19 11:51:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a7a97032aefb2a4ad8eaf9e44722a7d9591ef6265912d53039f13f741501b0cBlock Operator
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