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 6644254 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 48275241 epoch_slot_no: 150441 block_no: 6644077 slot_leader_id: 5561881 size: 28696 time: 2021-12-18 15:32:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x423ddc1a9250fd7adf137c404003d77d996d39d774ec65dfeb7f95fdcf50793dBlock Operator
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