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 6648961 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 48378081 epoch_slot_no: 253281 block_no: 6648784 slot_leader_id: 5005086 size: 19773 time: 2021-12-19 20:06:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa09636ef0806d3681ef6a57e5ff6c40d57a24cce237bd7853f0fee86f394702aBlock Operator
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