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 6635320 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 48096209 epoch_slot_no: 403409 block_no: 6635143 slot_leader_id: 6573846 size: 13721 time: 2021-12-16 13:48:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe9b62643441a327529f1906fdb4c685b48a6bb4695165e235a7e5b9ba9f9fd4Block Operator
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