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 6638143 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 48152674 epoch_slot_no: 27874 block_no: 6637966 slot_leader_id: 5688934 size: 23388 time: 2021-12-17 05:29:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4afed7b6d636be6face7b2cbae6855ebcf826679a9556fa00caf08fb2dca3b8aBlock Operator
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