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 6648947 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 48377855 epoch_slot_no: 253055 block_no: 6648770 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 68010 time: 2021-12-19 20:02:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06bd8a0bca9989972ea70b547908a534a8568d6df14b34d6d7a9fb5721c75cd8Block Operator
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