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 6640363 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 48197205 epoch_slot_no: 72405 block_no: 6640186 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 20891 time: 2021-12-17 17:51:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c3a492289fb7c757ba9ba13011c15cecec52ac86dfe08fb9adfe6c7ec551fd6Block Operator
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