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 6623147 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 47841664 epoch_slot_no: 148864 block_no: 6622970 slot_leader_id: 5482646 size: 22673 time: 2021-12-13 15:05:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x434bb2644274a6877aa83e7c5f200e02e7cab0de823cead6a80f17706c9e8ee3Block Operator
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