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 6643979 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 48269494 epoch_slot_no: 144694 block_no: 6643802 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 7524 time: 2021-12-18 13:56:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27b7455bae4a987eeab994ff92e0d529d1a86068056a63715b3f9b823429548cBlock Operator
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