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 6645253 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 48296430 epoch_slot_no: 171630 block_no: 6645076 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 59938 time: 2021-12-18 21:25:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a20ba106aa45724034d689947ab1265b7e414c4f019e814cc6862290e419ffdBlock Operator
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