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 6638426 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 48158114 epoch_slot_no: 33314 block_no: 6638249 slot_leader_id: 6304824 size: 46420 time: 2021-12-17 07:00:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc06e4bae435b5660e1c94d3a92191dc4a88ff170c06d8576c94e312c45ec0e45Block Operator
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