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 6643053 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 48250699 epoch_slot_no: 125899 block_no: 6642876 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 23176 time: 2021-12-18 08:43:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65d2a3d327080e5eaea7f0491cec3a24bf84227ff9fdf4f3f9a7bf7223c93270Block Operator
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