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 6640432 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 48198594 epoch_slot_no: 73794 block_no: 6640255 slot_leader_id: 5409059 size: 30242 time: 2021-12-17 18:14:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29b23578134db6daada462f6d480c7310f6bed0206b64f39cf21f5b2348c4b8bBlock Operator
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