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 6649199 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 48383300 epoch_slot_no: 258500 block_no: 6649022 slot_leader_id: 4991283 size: 18061 time: 2021-12-19 21:33:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2aa7bdb139b95728c5145d1ca50bf97e747af6c9462a7fec4316783fee47330Block Operator
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