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 6649171 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 48382489 epoch_slot_no: 257689 block_no: 6648994 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 34080 time: 2021-12-19 21:19:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x876e5a58698a42c6f1a22708734a870c056dd90c3e00d33a92b3dfc9c2b74ef1Block Operator
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