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 6640675 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 48203025 epoch_slot_no: 78225 block_no: 6640498 slot_leader_id: 5138150 size: 20271 time: 2021-12-17 19:28:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7349399bbdb9b03deb7ac5205663b0df3d4e4b1d7a7d076068e73fdfd1d19149Block Operator
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