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 6637162 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 48133168 epoch_slot_no: 8368 block_no: 6636985 slot_leader_id: 6172194 size: 70467 time: 2021-12-17 00:04:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86d20b5f49ba1dd52f5085d05d86265fb4e34bfd886a9b575885d6ffde8f1b64Block Operator
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