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 6639062 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 48170224 epoch_slot_no: 45424 block_no: 6638885 slot_leader_id: 4563114 size: 6478 time: 2021-12-17 10:21:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2815992f3e3e5dc70b60cb52818968c3c3d94ec52115c017e3023699bc357deBlock Operator
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