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 6640875 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 48207046 epoch_slot_no: 82246 block_no: 6640698 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 26053 time: 2021-12-17 20:35:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90d997504801839dd8ee51df1cba992773951831785aa4840038b067d7f2ec45Block Operator
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