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 6649114 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 48381358 epoch_slot_no: 256558 block_no: 6648937 slot_leader_id: 6616775 size: 44416 time: 2021-12-19 21:00:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x723221de118fec589c33653da7bd4eeb906f25e70c8bc0b502960a6226eb766bBlock Operator
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