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 6647864 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 48353676 epoch_slot_no: 228876 block_no: 6647687 slot_leader_id: 5789589 size: 69163 time: 2021-12-19 13:19:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x499f782be47bcd07241374d27ea7096e9a56e55983c9d7588050de4e2ff6071eBlock Operator
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