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 6640393 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 48197734 epoch_slot_no: 72934 block_no: 6640216 slot_leader_id: 6394529 size: 36160 time: 2021-12-17 18:00:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd6291764c69bb01924cd09873e6d1ab5dfcda311b22a31ce62347619644a11dBlock Operator
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