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 6639671 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 48183650 epoch_slot_no: 58850 block_no: 6639494 slot_leader_id: 5066575 size: 45181 time: 2021-12-17 14:05:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7431ce9a6c6bc795f53a92c4998cb3189c23d541fdf9f00c672004529fe0b8bBlock Operator
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