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 6639873 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 48187369 epoch_slot_no: 62569 block_no: 6639696 slot_leader_id: 4597776 size: 26992 time: 2021-12-17 15:07:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59b387ded51a703252182f45452ba43591fef2922aa3d27544ae509ebd20a58dBlock Operator
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