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 6623448 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 47847269 epoch_slot_no: 154469 block_no: 6623271 slot_leader_id: 5431536 size: 24995 time: 2021-12-13 16:39:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95b0f3c62f82e5bd4e51fdf6cb1b69322b90013ae142aaacbdea121931f959a7Block Operator
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