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 6640685 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 48203173 epoch_slot_no: 78373 block_no: 6640508 slot_leader_id: 4848056 size: 29799 time: 2021-12-17 19:31:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3eb4995e8b5a1f10d66e6ca6cec0d7a342cf8ee2fd7c81b41689e9809cf1cc1bBlock Operator
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