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 6636320 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 48115872 epoch_slot_no: 423072 block_no: 6636143 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 20531 time: 2021-12-16 19:16:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d4460a2a1bd6636874ce5a2c3222be40ca626c8187f90e9baec1d7fd95698e2Block Operator
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