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 6638167 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 48152977 epoch_slot_no: 28177 block_no: 6637990 slot_leader_id: 4781843 size: 2563 time: 2021-12-17 05:34:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bb13b95d6c324644a4fe80a5e983c9c8a1b551fff97c14107d43c7e3966053bBlock Operator
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