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 6649833 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 48396894 epoch_slot_no: 272094 block_no: 6649656 slot_leader_id: 6447872 size: 27342 time: 2021-12-20 01:19:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf78df46d545a44a4e3fd0cd9af972a9dca2b3e519386c6f09548e18554e102e8Block Operator
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