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 6649466 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 48388813 epoch_slot_no: 264013 block_no: 6649289 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 2533 time: 2021-12-19 23:05:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfe41e6f978ede0fdd873ffa22331580d2f8fcef9fec19737ebd5d8fae69b59cBlock Operator
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