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 6638438 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 48158404 epoch_slot_no: 33604 block_no: 6638261 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 5997 time: 2021-12-17 07:04:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f99c6c30d76a321613d3f44f55a96abf1f409764f34ec4134abd7ff9867e800Block Operator
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