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 6620127 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 47780055 epoch_slot_no: 87255 block_no: 6619950 slot_leader_id: 4759892 size: 7457 time: 2021-12-12 21:59:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d8b0789a1dec84f88900c6af98dede3649d91483938bc83ee1ed50057834335Block Operator
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