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 6621725 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 47812942 epoch_slot_no: 120142 block_no: 6621548 slot_leader_id: 6275484 size: 13065 time: 2021-12-13 07:07:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba8716eb1927a3f346caf8e14a309893d6576e1e0efb9b0fa8e5e727650c38caBlock Operator
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