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 6644897 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 48288664 epoch_slot_no: 163864 block_no: 6644720 slot_leader_id: 4690935 size: 45664 time: 2021-12-18 19:15:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82371adbb5877d3441c20d2948049495108031580f3b948534314f454d4ac122Block Operator
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