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 6643282 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 48255469 epoch_slot_no: 130669 block_no: 6643105 slot_leader_id: 5653679 size: 22682 time: 2021-12-18 10:02:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68bc8358858bb60fc0a378872c6d1aab8832d8586b4680498139fe11cbf7b59cBlock Operator
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