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 6640453 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 48198991 epoch_slot_no: 74191 block_no: 6640276 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 38673 time: 2021-12-17 18:21:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b7a72429dabb04b3ea273d048fafe96c2fa8a5bf9c5a34a3bb7c73c5376c643Block Operator
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