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 6638575 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 48160868 epoch_slot_no: 36068 block_no: 6638398 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 8364 time: 2021-12-17 07:45:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04ed0f8730a65ce488f4363ca6fd83fea4c81d550398348d60e07df7fa7bd035Block Operator
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