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 6638934 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 48167638 epoch_slot_no: 42838 block_no: 6638757 slot_leader_id: 5944681 size: 2304 time: 2021-12-17 09:38:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa74a72f79d464f41218f462e2be0fcf471e89644ac61e25b1c85f5b2239c1393Block Operator
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