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 6637714 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 48144270 epoch_slot_no: 19470 block_no: 6637537 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 32359 time: 2021-12-17 03:09:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9d543847b22e196074cce0e151eb3e44ddf32d951f6c3fc29b50e50596e2a8bBlock Operator
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