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 6649318 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 48385532 epoch_slot_no: 260732 block_no: 6649141 slot_leader_id: 5570484 size: 27982 time: 2021-12-19 22:10:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff65fbf8ef0e668145f68d28112082be6a4fa772323632d003e8f6f51c4b4bdcBlock Operator
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