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 6634893 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 48087771 epoch_slot_no: 394971 block_no: 6634716 slot_leader_id: 6248792 size: 3909 time: 2021-12-16 11:27:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc961e240045be220b934bd3188a53382e573e2a23e1f44eab0f7ec3e0968891cBlock Operator
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