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 6641500 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 48218760 epoch_slot_no: 93960 block_no: 6641323 slot_leader_id: 4586929 size: 13930 time: 2021-12-17 23:50:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4020d57804f2da3db3ece683d116d839f7aead7ab6e3bca6d7d52d8ba30f3098Block Operator
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