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 6636396 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 48117032 epoch_slot_no: 424232 block_no: 6636219 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 13841 time: 2021-12-16 19:35:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdc4d787e3077d3f84236979ea18c570b992eb53d6c12e29ded4b6b7881e00e9Block Operator
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