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 6649561 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 48390610 epoch_slot_no: 265810 block_no: 6649384 slot_leader_id: 5701933 size: 31561 time: 2021-12-19 23:35:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19e3affd336480a2b543f737e1c293e1d755fee3fc6822200dbf41f1f9c4cd49Block Operator
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