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 6638804 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 83 slot_no: 48165485 epoch_slot_no: 40685 block_no: 6638627 slot_leader_id: 4594584 size: 71441 time: 2021-12-17 09:02:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d5a4e504942ec34826bd41ee7c9e7f37225752e8424a6bdce0dbcec72a1d067Block Operator
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