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 6645108 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 70 slot_no: 48293001 epoch_slot_no: 168201 block_no: 6644931 slot_leader_id: 4594429 size: 71446 time: 2021-12-18 20:28:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93d3e6fc0df70a04c9a7a095b34591c2a9f23d6eab89bd2a35aa3c6d1fb849cdBlock Operator
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