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 6640681 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 48203115 epoch_slot_no: 78315 block_no: 6640504 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 25592 time: 2021-12-17 19:30:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb01d4da1d5d3628cb830766b3a094cd0431266fe7d80806f27bbf5dd4ff9ccc7Block Operator
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