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 6623059 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 47839758 epoch_slot_no: 146958 block_no: 6622882 slot_leader_id: 5930244 size: 12443 time: 2021-12-13 14:34:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4db5b645cdea48b09f1abd29b63a1c80856fea8fc8c3d7c3af1300bc25355709Block Operator
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