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 6643151 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 48252799 epoch_slot_no: 127999 block_no: 6642974 slot_leader_id: 5064224 size: 22650 time: 2021-12-18 09:18:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3881c9d10a01ec9e47688a5ae820216ccb868614570b1778e80aee79599a34c4Block Operator
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