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 6638335 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 48156401 epoch_slot_no: 31601 block_no: 6638158 slot_leader_id: 4633520 size: 29286 time: 2021-12-17 06:31:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e8fbf2656133b11e1df3f9c7da2d9e55dc74f0d526610706f72e3e7974bad37Block Operator
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