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 6638553 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 48160562 epoch_slot_no: 35762 block_no: 6638376 slot_leader_id: 6300590 size: 7978 time: 2021-12-17 07:40:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26af85aa7e1e45682f80faef0f0997b0f8db408c8b5dfcec3f12cbeac1488ab0Block Operator
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