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 6648319 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 48364063 epoch_slot_no: 239263 block_no: 6648142 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 38296 time: 2021-12-19 16:12:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x308dcfb191719fa2faa3d0d8e40164d12ecbb85e62839a8341781f7b217a1cdaBlock Operator
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