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 6643248 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 48254631 epoch_slot_no: 129831 block_no: 6643071 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 19092 time: 2021-12-18 09:48:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x263e7bfcf8fecaaf9fb09b65c8c04ef9d02f287fa09fabd1b98a77eb1f4485faBlock Operator
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