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 6649643 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 48392201 epoch_slot_no: 267401 block_no: 6649466 slot_leader_id: 4577075 size: 62391 time: 2021-12-20 00:01:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7db66343f845f4517222d6818a2394faf643178e520a8ed4d22bd6dc4f8c783bBlock Operator
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