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 6639943 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 48188907 epoch_slot_no: 64107 block_no: 6639766 slot_leader_id: 4557324 size: 54710 time: 2021-12-17 15:33:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72c41f011a179e97a4e8f0b419127722751296ccec44f520fc38c260c3941e0fBlock Operator
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