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 6622980 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 47838375 epoch_slot_no: 145575 block_no: 6622803 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 18582 time: 2021-12-13 14:11:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x915a86f4bb2ce0bf7fbd51719125580151ffe5e949319dd792b03b52b6ce73b4Block Operator
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