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 6640458 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 71 slot_no: 48199122 epoch_slot_no: 74322 block_no: 6640281 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 72091 time: 2021-12-17 18:23:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc5c55f5ed7bd5537a9c54203b26c2b72deb63208c8bf16b545035ab91a5ff9aBlock Operator
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