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 6638551 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 48160524 epoch_slot_no: 35724 block_no: 6638374 slot_leader_id: 4917548 size: 22510 time: 2021-12-17 07:40:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12087b8cf5a326b0e07edc68ef03df1d32ac3fdad4b05206846f48b467e516eaBlock Operator
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