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 6648562 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 48369456 epoch_slot_no: 244656 block_no: 6648385 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 16074 time: 2021-12-19 17:42:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2494944a855dc76bbba849194800a00d0d740c48af3aa1d47e3e27be5c54a6eBlock Operator
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