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 6643577 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 48261411 epoch_slot_no: 136611 block_no: 6643400 slot_leader_id: 5638278 size: 38960 time: 2021-12-18 11:41:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29a4b530fc02aaa3fc53fc27cd1aeac2dd3478c8d2094242d12b6f60d4ce7e2bBlock Operator
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