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 6649279 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 48384843 epoch_slot_no: 260043 block_no: 6649102 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 19709 time: 2021-12-19 21:58:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x101974b5637ed204fbe315b306558b5b783008210d9e11721c78471d24eb0840Block Operator
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