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 6639529 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 48180594 epoch_slot_no: 55794 block_no: 6639352 slot_leader_id: 5014829 size: 1436 time: 2021-12-17 13:14:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe07f6df3e8436770046f5efb1206fe66dcd2e25d5dffca28e6e88af0d8ce2bfbBlock Operator
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