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 6643262 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 48254968 epoch_slot_no: 130168 block_no: 6643085 slot_leader_id: 4728179 size: 34687 time: 2021-12-18 09:54:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcda6ebaca543d7c70f287e2067a7bbb6e9d64f471d9fb914595e8e09fd791d8eBlock Operator
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