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 6622671 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 47831802 epoch_slot_no: 139002 block_no: 6622494 slot_leader_id: 6354417 size: 9315 time: 2021-12-13 12:21:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfad412f9af39a49953dced854f904fe54c6859bb7ae91110fc82b591d347514aBlock Operator
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