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 6640758 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 48204736 epoch_slot_no: 79936 block_no: 6640581 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 68043 time: 2021-12-17 19:57:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf3877c29c6a2b885c3127a804bb90bbe85bd344dce998a00a3c2f97d51d5c91Block Operator
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