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 6637894 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 48147760 epoch_slot_no: 22960 block_no: 6637717 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 18805 time: 2021-12-17 04:07:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2da8a8d8e1f05ea31e4036abc220e8afa683014435bd2512d631cd04e00cfa92Block Operator
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