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 6638658 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 48162449 epoch_slot_no: 37649 block_no: 6638481 slot_leader_id: 5453531 size: 14981 time: 2021-12-17 08:12:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc025c805fb47d802f88a2e867fb43de33f5c2e052b276fc91d1df0000f07c92cBlock Operator
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