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 6638860 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 48166463 epoch_slot_no: 41663 block_no: 6638683 slot_leader_id: 4558237 size: 32545 time: 2021-12-17 09:19:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56ec009126c37f885792a96474b97a344a353c7c5b8f97c5f547be9f6643ca4bBlock Operator
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