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 6636225 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 48114317 epoch_slot_no: 421517 block_no: 6636048 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 41029 time: 2021-12-16 18:50:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffea7380bfe5ef47135f3b1a269e8d148ea33aa577eb0d2190a357de36406c06Block Operator
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