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 6640843 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 48206421 epoch_slot_no: 81621 block_no: 6640666 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 43077 time: 2021-12-17 20:25:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a7cfe2d65b79723133914ae6203fe0cf380e5ea769b529fb45aa307ed234e1bBlock Operator
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