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 6648632 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 121 slot_no: 48371148 epoch_slot_no: 246348 block_no: 6648455 slot_leader_id: 4581183 size: 71885 time: 2021-12-19 18:10:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7681246b32b29044b67474f6714f7a65690c2837d2632741f5e2dd4c58b43bdcBlock Operator
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