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 6641050 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 48210388 epoch_slot_no: 85588 block_no: 6640873 slot_leader_id: 4578321 size: 28323 time: 2021-12-17 21:31:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02afa82842193b067b9b259c92e1e2b608708357ab566ce01efb60e701c41c5dBlock Operator
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