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 6648580 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 73 slot_no: 48369754 epoch_slot_no: 244954 block_no: 6648403 slot_leader_id: 4985990 size: 69620 time: 2021-12-19 17:47:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf491983dbab6e1e1ac6d1daedb2a498059c33642ea725d5ba6d3cb9c09666fc2Block Operator
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