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 6638357 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 48156804 epoch_slot_no: 32004 block_no: 6638180 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 31662 time: 2021-12-17 06:38:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb44f38a1ee9138a9267b888a1f90e9d79eda912ebcafcc94030451fb9debbba7Block Operator
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