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 6640382 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 48197568 epoch_slot_no: 72768 block_no: 6640205 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 13711 time: 2021-12-17 17:57:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d963b863f71caa6f199733bff826c4511c558116841bc9f25ce71c9da0d277cBlock Operator
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