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 6640321 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 48196478 epoch_slot_no: 71678 block_no: 6640144 slot_leader_id: 6038793 size: 13432 time: 2021-12-17 17:39:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01bd47eeb554653860ecc90c990fc0531c60e97821d213af3e96c006ee524106Block Operator
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