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 6640233 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 48194698 epoch_slot_no: 69898 block_no: 6640056 slot_leader_id: 5120671 size: 10639 time: 2021-12-17 17:09:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e0881505d9881dc3f4966ace963bde6a34b41e71d77de87aa8c2e2518d6de4aBlock Operator
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