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 6648900 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 48376898 epoch_slot_no: 252098 block_no: 6648723 slot_leader_id: 4557809 size: 37836 time: 2021-12-19 19:46:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x107ae095b5ea71f377206c682a38e72a2f52ddab3be45d005fa7dc97c0115c53Block Operator
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