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 6638397 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 48157679 epoch_slot_no: 32879 block_no: 6638220 slot_leader_id: 4635407 size: 9058 time: 2021-12-17 06:52:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56871fe5bbf6262cf2fc86440719c4c0b2fb89113a72884ed653835147a323a4Block Operator
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