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 6636574 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 48120536 epoch_slot_no: 427736 block_no: 6636397 slot_leader_id: 4557324 size: 17693 time: 2021-12-16 20:33:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcaa24357772683bd269c2f3bd63a503dab1ed3baecc83ba57a2aee57b47af58eBlock Operator
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