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 6620242 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 47782140 epoch_slot_no: 89340 block_no: 6620065 slot_leader_id: 6083174 size: 28095 time: 2021-12-12 22:33:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65b770d7853376afa7f003706a977563a87a60918fa166a80b45203b68b9b39eBlock Operator
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