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 6647866 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 48353704 epoch_slot_no: 228904 block_no: 6647689 slot_leader_id: 4575269 size: 16596 time: 2021-12-19 13:19:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x200222c7f2da9c25c715edf10064a63aeb04602d4980cb802265c1dc05ce4846Block Operator
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