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 6638334 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 48156370 epoch_slot_no: 31570 block_no: 6638157 slot_leader_id: 4983198 size: 7191 time: 2021-12-17 06:31:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ae5656654ed1f4f47538257dafba6493bc27e0285517c11c5e7f0a390165313Block Operator
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