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 6649722 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 48393885 epoch_slot_no: 269085 block_no: 6649545 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 43010 time: 2021-12-20 00:29:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfe7bf541df08beac8589ffb99bc126dd8b85c4db4415345ca5d8010842dc1dfBlock Operator
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