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 6641950 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 48228081 epoch_slot_no: 103281 block_no: 6641773 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 71054 time: 2021-12-18 02:26:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5212cec3f468324da821e96bd9c3ec946cd0d3e4088081dc9cf3223f374a49cdBlock Operator
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