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 6640697 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 48203400 epoch_slot_no: 78600 block_no: 6640520 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 8161 time: 2021-12-17 19:34:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6e056000fc1dfff8afdbed5cf41cb85231a46fb7a2898f865ed654490344df1Block Operator
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