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 6647834 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 48353097 epoch_slot_no: 228297 block_no: 6647657 slot_leader_id: 4711714 size: 46697 time: 2021-12-19 13:09:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6645cbd3aa4afe6047a65fd00e0d8f14e43d3854eab9170046e0e7f0abd989fdBlock Operator
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