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 6647770 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 48351712 epoch_slot_no: 226912 block_no: 6647593 slot_leader_id: 5723341 size: 9507 time: 2021-12-19 12:46:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa53c6a9cd68d18a6010e1e76f2d43d331dfb18db801b44b557e256f972da789Block Operator
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