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 6638905 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 48167209 epoch_slot_no: 42409 block_no: 6638728 slot_leader_id: 5688934 size: 3107 time: 2021-12-17 09:31:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5547bd86cae36bebf7157d8a722b018080cdc97cdfd060d18469e3d8f7cf0f48Block Operator
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