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 6644974 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 48290287 epoch_slot_no: 165487 block_no: 6644797 slot_leader_id: 5138586 size: 11136 time: 2021-12-18 19:42:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0c0293dc123611e9dd9be6a841c29b500ff7fe7e1c5a1f701c578f32346bfe3Block Operator
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