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 6649243 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 48383999 epoch_slot_no: 259199 block_no: 6649066 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 36997 time: 2021-12-19 21:44:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a59c7f85ba06f213b416724b88e2f203549edaa3526a60ca8da1810a87a46ceBlock Operator
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