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 6637208 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 48134058 epoch_slot_no: 9258 block_no: 6637031 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 5332 time: 2021-12-17 00:19:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94057085b4d585c49e90a34ad91447441becd457ed5fa57b4575f65bb4b97791Block Operator
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