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 6649140 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 48381857 epoch_slot_no: 257057 block_no: 6648963 slot_leader_id: 4558344 size: 20997 time: 2021-12-19 21:09:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc80e7605f5bde9c3000c2bf41b156282db87d07be66a85175a1e58bc2a4ecfaaBlock Operator
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