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 6649137 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 48381798 epoch_slot_no: 256998 block_no: 6648960 slot_leader_id: 4573058 size: 1879 time: 2021-12-19 21:08:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bed0a02c03a86cdf6bbb5f790db6d7570a09f4af95cf44e80a584eea3bd26b0Block Operator
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