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 6645401 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 48299608 epoch_slot_no: 174808 block_no: 6645224 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 70357 time: 2021-12-18 22:18:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf4233dc2b2ed84aa2e18b259341aab66058a870733da3cce24ae723d07ade9dBlock Operator
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