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 6638799 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 48165322 epoch_slot_no: 40522 block_no: 6638622 slot_leader_id: 4982656 size: 24245 time: 2021-12-17 09:00:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b5e979d12b31d2b4c0ce3f3b8e2a065c1f2f91121f48029ab719f558dc1612bBlock Operator
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