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 6638372 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 48157145 epoch_slot_no: 32345 block_no: 6638195 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 18980 time: 2021-12-17 06:43:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f329f431db2f15ceac7a2e6d0f590e7ef613f745f94b3914c2225e805d1453bBlock Operator
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