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 6644713 Details
Epoch: 309Number of transactions in block: 92
slot_no: 48284423
epoch_slot_no: 159623
block_no: 6644536
slot_leader_id: 4560105
size: 69876
time: 2021-12-18 18:05:14
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x115bf40a68709836adb11b7ca09df59e3a5507b3a32720f205c313bd578d7cb6
Block Operator
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