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 6643177 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 48253186 epoch_slot_no: 128386 block_no: 6643000 slot_leader_id: 5205307 size: 18765 time: 2021-12-18 09:24:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x821c9d818c7d4402337c6306f6e934e719c28989c77cea494a70a56170c5be34Block Operator
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