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 6638456 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 48158710 epoch_slot_no: 33910 block_no: 6638279 slot_leader_id: 6488593 size: 6119 time: 2021-12-17 07:10:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78c331aed46e58ed5cdf5145d685a8cddde27cee95b7820d9c3e92770f24c204Block Operator
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