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 6649841 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 48397130 epoch_slot_no: 272330 block_no: 6649664 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 8953 time: 2021-12-20 01:23:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c0bbd08f08cc08d3c1911981dc9b7327235e155193caf6b966419b6b45c5f7dBlock Operator
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