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 6639514 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 48180342 epoch_slot_no: 55542 block_no: 6639337 slot_leader_id: 5023641 size: 3409 time: 2021-12-17 13:10:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bc69325e38c4c8f8eff0a79cb3e746b6f276842e584e0b4c6945c9d6957f02dBlock Operator
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