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 6648686 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 84 slot_no: 48372366 epoch_slot_no: 247566 block_no: 6648509 slot_leader_id: 5066106 size: 71238 time: 2021-12-19 18:30:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9c30b1e4c060530f81b58bd15df5edf644eab32a5c7e17d3398d9e12034ae99Block Operator
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