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 6644428 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 48278503 epoch_slot_no: 153703 block_no: 6644251 slot_leader_id: 4981199 size: 21686 time: 2021-12-18 16:26:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbae03b22b2c053c0a0a51839431cd34f6c2473d517a11c2a6af7f8463a4c8acBlock Operator
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