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 6637447 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 48138909 epoch_slot_no: 14109 block_no: 6637270 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 1682 time: 2021-12-17 01:40:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77ff67e774efd8866bd5bcc137ca3630e8e55b7c8085894a7cb6f82575d203ddBlock Operator
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