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 6645089 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 48292574 epoch_slot_no: 167774 block_no: 6644912 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 35394 time: 2021-12-18 20:21:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe31f83e271d27431fa084b19b4c82c3bc4a072f0d084c6af6c071eec4b467f44Block Operator
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