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 6640395 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 73 slot_no: 48197875 epoch_slot_no: 73075 block_no: 6640218 slot_leader_id: 6447872 size: 71928 time: 2021-12-17 18:02:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f4518c4d471f7fc439de9539fb98eb489724168b6e58581e27b1a3ebddaf3b8Block Operator
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