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 6649928 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 48399210 epoch_slot_no: 274410 block_no: 6649751 slot_leader_id: 4588020 size: 24435 time: 2021-12-20 01:58:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f424534314df60b29a3e8fc6c7a2aca112f8907ada6dfa49f07a73120870b7aBlock Operator
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