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 6638495 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 48159317 epoch_slot_no: 34517 block_no: 6638318 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 14666 time: 2021-12-17 07:20:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7d4ff62cd58cc3e68a644fa1ea60288dda2759ebc77f65bf446c87aa4a2aa93Block Operator
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