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 6645242 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 48296187 epoch_slot_no: 171387 block_no: 6645065 slot_leader_id: 5313768 size: 5143 time: 2021-12-18 21:21:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5b56a82bfe22fb01cc908d4e7c011569c9122543af97b3a2e79d829e50b81bbBlock Operator
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