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 6638607 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 48161540 epoch_slot_no: 36740 block_no: 6638430 slot_leader_id: 5688518 size: 7105 time: 2021-12-17 07:57:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x972979eb562d5d4794053549d2665a61b9c4fa8a34e75ebcb0e0035bfd0c695dBlock Operator
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