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 6644717 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 86 slot_no: 48284501 epoch_slot_no: 159701 block_no: 6644540 slot_leader_id: 6553269 size: 71086 time: 2021-12-18 18:06:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00f38c3705d0e93ba61f7029a3ab9171e93d1cb5625dc065afd506d88f74d1afBlock Operator
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