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 6638293 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 48155628 epoch_slot_no: 30828 block_no: 6638116 slot_leader_id: 4641293 size: 3510 time: 2021-12-17 06:18:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80896308d98a170ed2f070f61c05ab9145947fad6a2c169a018aa2c068641a2aBlock Operator
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