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 6623698 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 47852234 epoch_slot_no: 159434 block_no: 6623521 slot_leader_id: 5638278 size: 16493 time: 2021-12-13 18:02:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b6977e8f30dc24c5e3869b7f4287a629136d45daa182827b3b1e00d6ac8eebcBlock Operator
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