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 6643223 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 48254083 epoch_slot_no: 129283 block_no: 6643046 slot_leader_id: 4572201 size: 15946 time: 2021-12-18 09:39:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xceef55a475ddd62f60f56bada46604a0869ca2393bf046064e82fa99b267864aBlock Operator
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