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 6640862 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 48206811 epoch_slot_no: 82011 block_no: 6640685 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 40219 time: 2021-12-17 20:31:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b01f4e3ab10e84395736a1cf39ddbdc25a2e9f7ae2bdf8aa0cf2a285e26d42cBlock Operator
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