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 6640917 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 48207771 epoch_slot_no: 82971 block_no: 6640740 slot_leader_id: 4556309 size: 45508 time: 2021-12-17 20:47:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab47c3dde74e4beb8073b1cedf14450f3787e51184c6fe871c2f84a70724776eBlock Operator
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