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 6648626 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 85 slot_no: 48371065 epoch_slot_no: 246265 block_no: 6648449 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 72101 time: 2021-12-19 18:09:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69b8e24635ef9602b5584ac28bb1580d552675c07f0b455b41a77645f2a8723dBlock Operator
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