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 6643551 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 48260949 epoch_slot_no: 136149 block_no: 6643374 slot_leader_id: 4744989 size: 27455 time: 2021-12-18 11:34:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b9864ac84a60ebcea3f35adf112ea7c17be0ce069134a2e102d9620b43e5d61Block Operator
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