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 6636019 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 48109900 epoch_slot_no: 417100 block_no: 6635842 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 6804 time: 2021-12-16 17:36:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x783c1eb64c77e6dada4a993d1faf6b2b761b7172d0c76dc6399b5d756f4485ccBlock Operator
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