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 6643097 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 48251716 epoch_slot_no: 126916 block_no: 6642920 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 24519 time: 2021-12-18 09:00:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x503e8ee7f4ba4223a7e9eb3c0987dba35edef6ff750ac4d52f7f6c99835d1ac5Block Operator
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