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 6637399 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 48138028 epoch_slot_no: 13228 block_no: 6637222 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 41235 time: 2021-12-17 01:25:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3eec17e372650b3f90de2835edd43f1a3af64309e4f2bc5f5c030f6b3cea19edBlock Operator
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