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 6649812 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 48396387 epoch_slot_no: 271587 block_no: 6649635 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 7445 time: 2021-12-20 01:11:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x262824b7320ba5df39300194690339abb146e89f35336c23988795c3b17d931aBlock Operator
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