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 6636249 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 48114595 epoch_slot_no: 421795 block_no: 6636072 slot_leader_id: 5861727 size: 57513 time: 2021-12-16 18:54:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0037354d0f7701f3fcd5316b6a5ed9ff49bf5e62d23d9acc996fa56fa26c6301Block Operator
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