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 6638409 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 48157887 epoch_slot_no: 33087 block_no: 6638232 slot_leader_id: 4570523 size: 1789 time: 2021-12-17 06:56:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6706b79b1da4959db9387d1606aaee7379cb77c2e7e713f9f5735360ee23bfa4Block Operator
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