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 6648738 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 48373442 epoch_slot_no: 248642 block_no: 6648561 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 23118 time: 2021-12-19 18:48:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecff596b542cb19b700c84252a88ee571ff1d0951cf09e09ce5aa0fc44376d46Block Operator
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