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 6634457 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 48078081 epoch_slot_no: 385281 block_no: 6634280 slot_leader_id: 4735070 size: 11312 time: 2021-12-16 08:46:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98aefefc687c786ac8a73da18373b8e4f1a15a6c5eda79515f7239e0dc7392c6Block Operator
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