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 6640816 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 48205888 epoch_slot_no: 81088 block_no: 6640639 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 62180 time: 2021-12-17 20:16:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43a65e74331ce5fa4f91b95ec42418c7a8b49305beeb56a63e511d0eba40e4daBlock Operator
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