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 6641433 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 48217495 epoch_slot_no: 92695 block_no: 6641256 slot_leader_id: 6215937 size: 31165 time: 2021-12-17 23:29:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2d6bef0046a2beeed1109d265abda9f3187072b939a50cc4f07548c78689434Block Operator
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