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 6638700 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 48163398 epoch_slot_no: 38598 block_no: 6638523 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 9899 time: 2021-12-17 08:28:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d2b6e8a091dffac3833661397c9a436965692f7c5e1c62af84e4d10fc8af461Block Operator
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