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 6620484 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 47787387 epoch_slot_no: 94587 block_no: 6620307 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 69336 time: 2021-12-13 00:01:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39b93678a9909e4a12ae2a5c32471ededc4c69c3f2d573d74a462c4f7d7b0764Block Operator
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