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 6640009 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 48190300 epoch_slot_no: 65500 block_no: 6639832 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 35825 time: 2021-12-17 15:56:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabf7bdfcd7bfb69b7edb39b9663d79e47bc66474950d7d1e1a21559470e08bdbBlock Operator
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