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 6638021 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 48150285 epoch_slot_no: 25485 block_no: 6637844 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 10209 time: 2021-12-17 04:49:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32798ecb3750734a7c3380f98e4ff7842566aee39636713e9e1b4bc3862e438eBlock Operator
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