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 6621130 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 47800223 epoch_slot_no: 107423 block_no: 6620953 slot_leader_id: 5116252 size: 35495 time: 2021-12-13 03:35:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x022ab1b588dfe0da40cb6c0e6281f669b98ee0b99fbc8fcbf55f9a86fd4a48a9Block Operator
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