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 6648786 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 48374621 epoch_slot_no: 249821 block_no: 6648609 slot_leader_id: 5133886 size: 67523 time: 2021-12-19 19:08:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8be352648da3a0479906bcc0487679ede3ebbfc7d8443e64ee240974186a3f6Block Operator
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