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 6641678 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 48222652 epoch_slot_no: 97852 block_no: 6641501 slot_leader_id: 6110006 size: 27172 time: 2021-12-18 00:55:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb27fc3ac4abf1fd4f30a9cf2b7b4f2d25b9498848e361f5c6dc8498fc0e36256Block Operator
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