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 6636668 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 48122289 epoch_slot_no: 429489 block_no: 6636491 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 30510 time: 2021-12-16 21:03:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1accfc55a7fe40d9d7c46dcfcb9dacb658a51533b5f4ae574d2547de4eb43ce5Block Operator
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