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 6638995 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 48168983 epoch_slot_no: 44183 block_no: 6638818 slot_leader_id: 6499096 size: 30811 time: 2021-12-17 10:01:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x790530a5c7303a39c9c3eb9e841bae7f07d1f3559a5e5e2003b45445b1d37d67Block Operator
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