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 6641157 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 48212069 epoch_slot_no: 87269 block_no: 6640980 slot_leader_id: 4989634 size: 3314 time: 2021-12-17 21:59:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x424731ce41de6098dfcc8b06b3d15fb5a73f6c5aa1c0c0e7a33c621fadf13b7aBlock Operator
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