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 6637617 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 48142389 epoch_slot_no: 17589 block_no: 6637440 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 47951 time: 2021-12-17 02:38:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf5ad8f390bc81e629983647e80bcaf998d8bcf4efe1e59f2618b07346cd7847Block Operator
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