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 6639166 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 48172536 epoch_slot_no: 47736 block_no: 6638989 slot_leader_id: 5638278 size: 4791 time: 2021-12-17 11:00:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec69a230d83314f67cc06faf9dee5a439d545130c6ed53f4b535967965675e0eBlock Operator
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