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 6638442 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 48158476 epoch_slot_no: 33676 block_no: 6638265 slot_leader_id: 5555137 size: 8795 time: 2021-12-17 07:06:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x388f47591773e08fe5db3eb73dd3c1844b08daeae33bdcee31e02982b0072de2Block Operator
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