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 6638598 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 48161392 epoch_slot_no: 36592 block_no: 6638421 slot_leader_id: 5150339 size: 18919 time: 2021-12-17 07:54:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5555d40902af5045f99f4ff1bc653afc3dc9dd3f7c55c09680e2ebb684f2970eBlock Operator
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