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 6639001 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 48169064 epoch_slot_no: 44264 block_no: 6638824 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 4335 time: 2021-12-17 10:02:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ad3554b7199b3bae0f638ee0ec071331f84de47051ec5ba0323a2745173946eBlock Operator
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