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 6638475 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 48159063 epoch_slot_no: 34263 block_no: 6638298 slot_leader_id: 5023459 size: 48330 time: 2021-12-17 07:15:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f93aa2f8e94971af25bcacefd660411fb2f04eb6caca10a052be33b38de131aBlock Operator
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