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 6644806 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 48286661 epoch_slot_no: 161861 block_no: 6644629 slot_leader_id: 6580563 size: 72402 time: 2021-12-18 18:42:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e60b28396c0ccca4f269057fb5a88b2d76a9a562920289d42455e7b2d19ad9eBlock Operator
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