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 6636234 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 48114425 epoch_slot_no: 421625 block_no: 6636057 slot_leader_id: 6168741 size: 32671 time: 2021-12-16 18:51:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbfda99f13ac4b97360cb99c9de931e4c92bdf97053abee933648e778256cf7eBlock Operator
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