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 6648585 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 77 slot_no: 48369960 epoch_slot_no: 245160 block_no: 6648408 slot_leader_id: 6388980 size: 70691 time: 2021-12-19 17:50:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe625c4cd9aedee6322ff07552c4ba4e19bc6d28d5f45d935709332023a4d747aBlock Operator
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