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 6636208 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 48113952 epoch_slot_no: 421152 block_no: 6636031 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 33589 time: 2021-12-16 18:44:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fe4b7b4318d39f52188e1df1f12fc5d1a73f878c9dd80bf433fbb61d5db9f89Block Operator
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