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 6644158 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 48273027 epoch_slot_no: 148227 block_no: 6643981 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 33367 time: 2021-12-18 14:55:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d42e295703e22891da979dc43bdb525ab7903dd46e3b339a54106093d84140fBlock Operator
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