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 6648485 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 48367839 epoch_slot_no: 243039 block_no: 6648308 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 45420 time: 2021-12-19 17:15:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5e364494d275c5ee2cf6d6535c46d22564397e7468e09467563a953844e1380Block Operator
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