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 6636712 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 48123241 epoch_slot_no: 430441 block_no: 6636535 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 54751 time: 2021-12-16 21:18:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99451d5a394fa1d4aba46c89cd9ce0dad18b28b1d2670a69898699c6a0d75d67Block Operator
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