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 6643960 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 48269026 epoch_slot_no: 144226 block_no: 6643783 slot_leader_id: 5051550 size: 11477 time: 2021-12-18 13:48:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97ceb78bd3cd640c08c6dfec7f5770fe601b2a0a4eb17d93cca014a3371dfb55Block Operator
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