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 6643700 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 48263587 epoch_slot_no: 138787 block_no: 6643523 slot_leader_id: 5138150 size: 9056 time: 2021-12-18 12:17:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd98c5f3c60bccea2e7b6815a13a3055137a553b9bd56f78b531cd9d063006a78Block Operator
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