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 6648522 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 48368480 epoch_slot_no: 243680 block_no: 6648345 slot_leader_id: 5066920 size: 11797 time: 2021-12-19 17:26:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5977fd250f44af4fc101123b5fda9a0c88c84bca5ec791d24a521dfbed8ec93Block Operator
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