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 6621530 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 47808754 epoch_slot_no: 115954 block_no: 6621353 slot_leader_id: 4744989 size: 16457 time: 2021-12-13 05:57:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78ad1a2c8fe8766872f8750c3f6466370b24fb584e3c2aa2c95e486dd2bdf0c4Block Operator
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