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 6640900 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 48207440 epoch_slot_no: 82640 block_no: 6640723 slot_leader_id: 4671535 size: 21422 time: 2021-12-17 20:42:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85b2c7bdfe8f3ba9805c2d26d80ae245118c7e9a8c41e599baf605f73dedc478Block Operator
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