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 6648776 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 48374374 epoch_slot_no: 249574 block_no: 6648599 slot_leader_id: 5066106 size: 39521 time: 2021-12-19 19:04:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1e29c0aa6cae2a8dca0ebc21ed4cd9c081183eb3d2593232d96899c4b651580Block Operator
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