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 6643037 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 48250366 epoch_slot_no: 125566 block_no: 6642860 slot_leader_id: 4710136 size: 56212 time: 2021-12-18 08:37:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43579353d371f09a050162ebae9bc3412810dc65b97c3683809ccb7fd10ef67aBlock Operator
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