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 6637628 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 48142552 epoch_slot_no: 17752 block_no: 6637451 slot_leader_id: 5019893 size: 47593 time: 2021-12-17 02:40:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03b2b617d4acedbc2469f5f51e57d0007729b9f426519aadc66dfabdc41cee62Block Operator
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