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 6640268 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 48195289 epoch_slot_no: 70489 block_no: 6640091 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 21699 time: 2021-12-17 17:19:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0462270f535ed146bc22a82189ecb367a15d46b555da2930d51915da3097682Block Operator
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