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 6637643 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 48142836 epoch_slot_no: 18036 block_no: 6637466 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 17182 time: 2021-12-17 02:45:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc91d6f7bdb7402e9488e089f66c6657fe2c97322620ca047b19570b19ca30a57Block Operator
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