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 6639280 Details
Epoch: 309Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 48174862
epoch_slot_no: 50062
block_no: 6639103
slot_leader_id: 4583947
size: 25115
time: 2021-12-17 11:39:13
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe06f45ac3501e963dd804f564371ac1c1af1e1be9508faf6c06352c467d6eb94
Block Operator
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