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 6643986 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 48269603 epoch_slot_no: 144803 block_no: 6643809 slot_leader_id: 5680159 size: 36191 time: 2021-12-18 13:58:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d1ea866bff893c720970b0a3f5c06d8ef67204f34b940de7e5ffefd998a9988Block Operator
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