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 6648683 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 88 slot_no: 48372306 epoch_slot_no: 247506 block_no: 6648506 slot_leader_id: 4695222 size: 71625 time: 2021-12-19 18:29:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6540aa610edc2ab0e3ebf9527e88840566dba34e99b7a7987fed465440488f4Block Operator
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