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 6643758 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 48264714 epoch_slot_no: 139914 block_no: 6643581 slot_leader_id: 5654608 size: 31989 time: 2021-12-18 12:36:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf30d107813b9276f8131a8b54fb373f22e61ea7bb5c70b09d5b3aa65b1dbdaa0Block Operator
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