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 6648083 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 48358743 epoch_slot_no: 233943 block_no: 6647906 slot_leader_id: 5377925 size: 11823 time: 2021-12-19 14:43:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61adbd4159f05b5289681806b459f89db880b2aa0d2fdbddbe7453b7a442bea7Block Operator
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