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 6635944 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 48108582 epoch_slot_no: 415782 block_no: 6635767 slot_leader_id: 4578363 size: 72014 time: 2021-12-16 17:14:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x619ed5ff99820af58176343f01aacb65233be61e7e8a54f767d7165fb0fdee5aBlock Operator
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