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 6641689 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 48222901 epoch_slot_no: 98101 block_no: 6641512 slot_leader_id: 6023585 size: 16671 time: 2021-12-18 00:59:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x017dd3cfd04716b4ca78dd5ad160e29f62748499c62c7cc36c8c745262cb0c9eBlock Operator
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