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 6640691 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 48203256 epoch_slot_no: 78456 block_no: 6640514 slot_leader_id: 5707820 size: 11907 time: 2021-12-17 19:32:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a584340b95384cfe5ba7d80ac65ad09c90135ba856928fb024aa80ff8801af3Block Operator
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