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 6649861 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 48397424 epoch_slot_no: 272624 block_no: 6649684 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 21091 time: 2021-12-20 01:28:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x550ad2f9a3d24790f4248e069e84c62b545929e95252afc2859027217bfc2da3Block Operator
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