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 6643281 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 48255452 epoch_slot_no: 130652 block_no: 6643104 slot_leader_id: 4556351 size: 12999 time: 2021-12-18 10:02:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01785e5215c3271f1ebca58a8c5e1f3f7cd9748867f9378d3afb1831ae03a8a1Block Operator
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