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 6634403 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 48077140 epoch_slot_no: 384340 block_no: 6634226 slot_leader_id: 4594429 size: 17244 time: 2021-12-16 08:30:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x443d9fcc84d41162d956e899bd2509ff1097a2ecda5451514a098ca7f90b2472Block Operator
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