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 6638678 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 48162964 epoch_slot_no: 38164 block_no: 6638501 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 40682 time: 2021-12-17 08:20:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69928646fb7dfcb986c4b8ec76290f08784d2e45d4903e4c4984c3f88b37dc8eBlock Operator
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