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 6648746 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 48373605 epoch_slot_no: 248805 block_no: 6648569 slot_leader_id: 5152047 size: 32735 time: 2021-12-19 18:51:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00ad33b1973291933673d6db3ae853fdfc4bbeeda671f82a0c9bd7f22b8f11d1Block Operator
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