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 6643504 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 48260005 epoch_slot_no: 135205 block_no: 6643327 slot_leader_id: 4555889 size: 29397 time: 2021-12-18 11:18:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddfe0fffa1c8f7c951b09a3621ed67ea4d6552856358b29ca7f7cb734be5552dBlock Operator
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