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 6643828 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 48266196 epoch_slot_no: 141396 block_no: 6643651 slot_leader_id: 4589346 size: 27698 time: 2021-12-18 13:01:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee11038133a5cff58ab06e7abab9a22d898be202ea8b9f70cb0ebc3608f21248Block Operator
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