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 6643729 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 48263987 epoch_slot_no: 139187 block_no: 6643552 slot_leader_id: 5555137 size: 31625 time: 2021-12-18 12:24:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98bb2dc562ceccdcd3220b213d11e6a26004448daa432b89ef34ce1a9766a4efBlock Operator
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