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 6648121 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 48359598 epoch_slot_no: 234798 block_no: 6647944 slot_leader_id: 5352761 size: 31752 time: 2021-12-19 14:58:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b661d3362ca3c562d6a72d8eefc48ab33477987be6cdf3a90940542f81bd09bBlock Operator
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