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 6638956 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 48168059 epoch_slot_no: 43259 block_no: 6638779 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 9038 time: 2021-12-17 09:45:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x010e6df9effc1957f67a51952eea28368f06350a31224e4572e2b1bac3f19a6bBlock Operator
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