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 6649807 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 48396228 epoch_slot_no: 271428 block_no: 6649630 slot_leader_id: 4561939 size: 24004 time: 2021-12-20 01:08:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x707695a0c6057111ec8ac21de13a8a3a1b7386b08a1ff336de7b12b85aaf72edBlock Operator
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