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 6649995 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 48400719 epoch_slot_no: 275919 block_no: 6649818 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 42066 time: 2021-12-20 02:23:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc42897f0e0351ff2e741f9c60b3eb63d074e2c6bf80f260a8a24b35ddffa78eBlock Operator
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