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 6638605 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 48161497 epoch_slot_no: 36697 block_no: 6638428 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 18704 time: 2021-12-17 07:56:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8df264e8e12046c2ebba4168b796162b8af21a034a99e7219fd1ea4a08d1184cBlock Operator
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