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 6638246 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 48154642 epoch_slot_no: 29842 block_no: 6638069 slot_leader_id: 6181151 size: 28113 time: 2021-12-17 06:02:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeeea28430e876bffe6b20da3a369b2cf2f5010d48edbb3ffe170b35a2a7340a0Block Operator
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