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 6638063 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 48150996 epoch_slot_no: 26196 block_no: 6637886 slot_leader_id: 4735785 size: 3973 time: 2021-12-17 05:01:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57a0e27e189c79ac9a419a0e19f5703c95eae3f1fc95456b7e54ee85fc94c6efBlock Operator
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