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 6621616 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 47810832 epoch_slot_no: 118032 block_no: 6621439 slot_leader_id: 6443687 size: 8209 time: 2021-12-13 06:32:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa0c778694fa3d69ed6a2f42803f74e56436f823aad69b9d929116f8feed0acdBlock Operator
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