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 6648586 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 48369971 epoch_slot_no: 245171 block_no: 6648409 slot_leader_id: 6056953 size: 31750 time: 2021-12-19 17:51:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x904babc5ae2d1feac797249863ef4d530e91ec2901f0194b01e324a7fab0c118Block Operator
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