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 6636988 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 48129436 epoch_slot_no: 4636 block_no: 6636811 slot_leader_id: 4558237 size: 27386 time: 2021-12-16 23:02:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcb09eb15557c80ce8691526e5a7947ea0ef6baac817453e7d9c6d03a24e084cBlock Operator
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