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 6644790 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 48286184 epoch_slot_no: 161384 block_no: 6644613 slot_leader_id: 5596479 size: 29828 time: 2021-12-18 18:34:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8efa73da8ad05e19d53f8d44879451c9d40f9a0c8277f8f4fad595efa35d4613Block Operator
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