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 6649395 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 48387330 epoch_slot_no: 262530 block_no: 6649218 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 19816 time: 2021-12-19 22:40:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe49ec340c28705c1ecb1b0764520ac4e01af1e9cb505f0e04877d4a08b50f058Block Operator
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