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 6620941 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 47796590 epoch_slot_no: 103790 block_no: 6620764 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 39155 time: 2021-12-13 02:34:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdb002ca8b7216824fd3ea9ab86a7f6651a6a493b8f7f0fe1bb3256bb24dfb44Block Operator
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