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 6638662 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 48162571 epoch_slot_no: 37771 block_no: 6638485 slot_leader_id: 6447988 size: 13573 time: 2021-12-17 08:14:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0df3379a76ded2cd33748e0d53cfeb3f268f06690d497499c4e87a60d8e063fcBlock Operator
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