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 6635731 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 48104415 epoch_slot_no: 411615 block_no: 6635554 slot_leader_id: 6148506 size: 41449 time: 2021-12-16 16:05:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe75a39bbdc4ce51a8fe257f2255c87e12b4b0fd1248b439237c84281f4fb1358Block Operator
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