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 6649661 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 48392672 epoch_slot_no: 267872 block_no: 6649484 slot_leader_id: 4733154 size: 42816 time: 2021-12-20 00:09:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50bef1343303dbf5b25835fb7b8a80bc6e9eb0e2aa93c99a7fb72e44cea2c51eBlock Operator
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