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 6649308 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 48385361 epoch_slot_no: 260561 block_no: 6649131 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 43613 time: 2021-12-19 22:07:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee2ff473590d859232dca123b9bcbcf2925c34d4cf4c8eeb52377059d2672cd7Block Operator
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