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 6641085 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 48210888 epoch_slot_no: 86088 block_no: 6640908 slot_leader_id: 5654655 size: 33684 time: 2021-12-17 21:39:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8976b105b4fd30f9f3d09a53422398c79609a7b519deaf9adb2f671974d942b9Block Operator
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