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 6638073 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 48151337 epoch_slot_no: 26537 block_no: 6637896 slot_leader_id: 5279994 size: 22202 time: 2021-12-17 05:07:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d946c89f9ba37cc6e755b11ec476c60c5f03f2b17941499ceda8cf872c9a22eBlock Operator
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