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 6639248 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 48174336 epoch_slot_no: 49536 block_no: 6639071 slot_leader_id: 4630078 size: 2847 time: 2021-12-17 11:30:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x647478c45972ecde0810bd1c5e4f86269b7a9b132a2e43f547ccbd606d7c6455Block Operator
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