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 6637301 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 48136026 epoch_slot_no: 11226 block_no: 6637124 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 29269 time: 2021-12-17 00:51:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14f8afd506423d81a7520006057b6989517846cd55dffb707df37bca33e1a9d7Block Operator
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