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 6622461 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 47827256 epoch_slot_no: 134456 block_no: 6622284 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 15655 time: 2021-12-13 11:05:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafd290b82ceeed94d569c98f8e4f51b581e78073d4b853a5afe2da3db7be997bBlock Operator
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