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 6640255 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 48195048 epoch_slot_no: 70248 block_no: 6640078 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 15070 time: 2021-12-17 17:15:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a423ec217cef588b1f41d7494199fc333984613d8d0df8f9c816c116d2ef072Block Operator
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