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 6622265 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 47823925 epoch_slot_no: 131125 block_no: 6622088 slot_leader_id: 4690935 size: 34437 time: 2021-12-13 10:10:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cc3019e6c4063f4d46ac65de3be17099bc8f3840348cd28593cdae6bec2ab30Block Operator
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