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 6620177 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 47780789 epoch_slot_no: 87989 block_no: 6620000 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 41364 time: 2021-12-12 22:11:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24142fca79225595c7d9c50fc9f443049f13d3503b6e4378c5d703c9ef627980Block Operator
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