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 6648658 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 96 slot_no: 48371624 epoch_slot_no: 246824 block_no: 6648481 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 71936 time: 2021-12-19 18:18:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31d61807f7f95eaf9cb4b43608f265420622214c21774ece65a742479e0dbddbBlock Operator
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