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 6643101 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 48251780 epoch_slot_no: 126980 block_no: 6642924 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 69813 time: 2021-12-18 09:01:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8042e4cef4c8782ad32d4ba749d8c2d1da464c2151afb0d79668816a75133b27Block Operator
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